Lawmakers from both parties dug in their heels Sunday over government funding demands ahead of a meeting between President Trump and congressional leaders aimed at averting a shutdown this week.
During various interviews on the Sunday political affairs programs, Republican and Democratic leaders signaled that health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year remain a key sticking point.
Democratic leaders have been adamant that Republicans won’t get their party’s support without action on Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies — an issue Republicans say they won’t touch until after government funding discussions.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Democrats want a "real" negotiation when they meet with Trump at the White House on Monday.
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