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Democrats consider prolonging shutdown

Democrats finally propose a shutdown deal — and Republicans torch it in seconds
Democrats and Republicans appear to be moving further apart on the shutdown, but there are signs that lawmakers could be headed toward a deal.
GOP Rejects Democrats’ Proposal to End Government Shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer had proposed extending expiring healthcare subsidies for one year as part of a measure to break the monthlong logjam.
Senate GOP, Dems reject each others' proposals to end shutdown
Senate Republicans and Democrats have rejected alternating proposals to fund the federal government and end the record 38-day government shutdown.
Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end shutdown as impasse continues into 38th day
Senate Majority Leader John Thune quickly swatted down a Democratic offer to reopen the government and extend expiring health care subsidies for a year, calling it a “nonstarter” as the partisan
Government shutdown live updates as Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits. Follow live updates here.
Democrats Make Counterproposal to End Government Shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer proposed extending expiring healthcare subsidies for one year as part of a measure to reopen the government, in a move aimed at breaking the monthlong logjam.
Democrats consider prolonging the shutdown as Republicans prepare new bills without health care fix
Many said Thursday they would continue to hold out until President Trump and Republican leaders negotiate with them on an extension.
Government shutdown impasse stretches on as Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.

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