Democrats Counter GOP Funding Bill as Government Shutdown Deadline Nears

Democratic congressional leaders have introduced their own short-term government funding legislation, creating a direct alternative to the Republican proposal as the September 30 shutdown deadline approaches. The Democratic bill would fund the government through October 31 and includes provisions to permanently extend Affordable Care Act subsidies and reverse Medicaid reductions from President Trump's recent legislation. Additional provisions address foreign aid funding and restore support for public broadcasting.