"insisting the measure address their concerns on health care. They want to reverse the Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's mega-bill passed this summer and extend tax credits that make health insurance premiums more affordable for millions of people who purchase through the marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act.Republicans called the Democratic proposal a nonstarter that would cost taxpayers more than $1 trillion.Neither side shows any signs of budging.Here's what to know about the shutdown that began Wednesday:"
"Now that a lapse in funding has occurred, the law requires agencies to furlough their "non-excepted" employees. Excepted employees, which include those who work to protect life and property, stay on the job but don't get paid until after the shutdown ends.The White House Office of Management and Budget begins the process with instructions to agencies that a lapse in appropriations has occurred and they should initiate orderly shutdown activities."
Federal funding lapsed after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the funding deadline, triggering a government shutdown. Republicans backed a short-term continuing resolution to fund agencies at current levels through November 21. Democrats blocked that measure, demanding reversals of Medicaid cuts in the president's summer mega-bill and extensions of marketplace tax credits that lower premiums for millions. Republicans labeled the Democratic proposal prohibitively expensive, estimating costs above $1 trillion. The shutdown requires agencies to furlough non-excepted employees while excepted staff who protect life and property continue working without pay. The Office of Management and Budget instructed agencies to begin orderly shutdown activities. The CBO estimates roughly 750,000 daily furloughs.
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