- The government shutdown has reached its 38th day, with no immediate solution apparent.
- A major point of contention among lawmakers is the disagreement over healthcare subsidies and the funding of Obamacare.
- Senator Kennedy anticipates that the shutdown could extend for an additional two weeks if the current deadlock continues.
- The ongoing discord is primarily focused on the funding of healthcare programs and short-term spending extensions.
- Efforts to reach a compromise have so far been unsuccessful, contributing to the prolonged shutdown period.
- Both parties remain firm on their stances, making it difficult to foresee a swift resolution to the existing stalemate.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sen-kennedy-says-shutdown-could-last-2-more-weeks-amid-ongoing-obamacare-dispute)
