STATEN ISLAND, NY -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, a Congressmember who represents Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn, held two press conferences on Wednesday, Oct. 15, concerning the government shutdown.

The shutdown went into effect on Oct 1, 2025 and it’s the first government shutdown in seven years. This went into effect after representatives were unable to reach an agreement while passing a bill to allocate funds.

Republicans proposed a short-term funding bill through Nov. 21, but many Democrats argued that it failed to address critical health care concerns.

Specifically, Democrats are pushing to reverse Medicaid cuts included in President Donald Trump’s summer legislation and to extend tax credits that help millions afford health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace

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