When the clock strikes midnight tonight, the U.S. government could shut down. If that happens, it will be because Congressional Republicans and Democrats could not reach an agreement on a new funding bill, which is required to keep the government running.

As noted by CBS News, one of the key sticking points between Democrats and Republicans involves healthcare provisions in the proposed bill.

Democrats want provisions in the bill that would help fund healthcare for millions of Americans across the country. They also want restrictions on President Trump’s ability to withhold such healthcare funding. Republicans have so far refused to entertain these provisions.

If a deal can’t be reached, the federal government will shut down on Wednesday, October 1. The shutdown will impact Americans in

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