Senate Democrats Block Latest Attempt to End Government Shutdown

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The article discusses the Democrats in the US Senate rejecting an attempt by Republicans to pass a stopgap funding bill aimed at ending the government shutdown. This was the fifth rejection of its kind by Democrats. The rejection occurred just hours after President Trump suggested that he was open to negotiating a deal on healthcare with the Democratic party.

Senate Democrats Reject Latest Proposal to End Government Shutdown

A majority of Democratic senators rejected a fifth attempt by the Republicans to end the government shutdown. This move comes hours after President Trump signaled potential discussions for a healthcare deal with the Democrats.

“We are having discussions with the Democrats and there could be some very positive outcomes, particularly regarding healthcare,” stated Trump.

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