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South Florida Sun Sentineloriginal publisher not identifiedSep 29, 2025Local News

Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats ‘dial back’ their demands

Russ Vought, head of the OMB, released a memo regarding potential federal worker layoffs in the event of a shutdown.

Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats ‘dial back’ their demands
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune states a government shutdown can be avoided if Democrats reduce their demands, particularly on health care subsidies, ahead of Wednesday's funding deadline. He suggests a temporary funding bill as a way forward, but notes the deep divisions between parties.

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