WASHINGTON —

The federal government shutdown has reached its third day , with senators preparing to vote again on short-term budget proposals from both parties , which have failed multiple times .

Bipartisan talks continue, but Republicans remain firm in their demand that the government reopen before addressing Democratic health care demands, which include extending credits for cheaper private health care and reversing Medicaid cuts.

The jobs report, usually released on the first Friday of every month, will not be published today due to the shutdown.

Two private surveys released this week show differing data: payroll provider ADP reported a loss of 32,000 jobs in September, while FactSet suggested 50,000 jobs were created.

The delayed report adds to the uncertainty in an a

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