Shaheen: "We need to put the shutdown behind us, end the circular firing squad"
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Washington — Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a New Hampshire Democrat who helped facilitate the deal to end the shutdown last week, said Sunday that lawmakers need to put the shutdown behind them as they look for consensus to address health care costs. "We need to put the shutdown behind us, end the circular firing squad, and remember why we're in this situation," Shaheen said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.
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Main Idea: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said lawmakers should move past the shutdown and work together on a bipartisan plan to extend health care tax credits.
Key Points:
- Shaheen said the shutdown should be put behind Congress so it can focus on lowering health care costs.
- She blamed the shutdown fight on Republican leaders refusing to act on health care costs.
- Democrats won a promise of a Senate vote next month on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.
- Shaheen said any deal should focus on short-term help now, while longer-term reforms can come later.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Households and small businesses may face more uncertainty if Congress misses the short deadline to extend health care tax credits, which could keep insurance costs high.
Positive Impact
A bipartisan deal could help millions of people keep lower ACA premium payments and reduce pressure on family budgets.
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