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Shutdown Halts Some Health Services as Political Risks Test Parties’ Resolve

By Stephanie Armour and Julie Rovner and Amanda Seitz and Arielle Zionts and Rachana Pradhan October 1, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Congressional Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse in negotiations. Which side will blink first?

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