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Federal News NetworkSep 29, 2025Trade Press

There’s no clear path to avoid a government shutdown

Senator Fetterman was the only Democrat to break with his party and vote in favor of the House-passed funding bill.

There’s no clear path to avoid a government shutdown
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A government shutdown appears imminent as Senate Democrats block a House-passed funding bill, demanding the restoration of healthcare tax credits and Medicaid funding. With both chambers in recess and leaders refusing to negotiate, a resolution before the October 1 deadline is unlikely.

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John FettermanD-Pennsylvania
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