WVOW – The federal government shut down at midnight after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement.
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Republicans refused to roll back provisions set to cut healthcare coverage for millions of Americans, while Democrats rejected any deal that left those provisions in place. The shutdown is the first in nearly seven years.
The dispute centers on healthcare premiums, with policy analysts warning some low-income Americans could see increases of up to 600 percent. Republicans have accused Democrats of using the issue to push for special interests, while Democrats argue protecting access to affordable healthcare is essential.
