Rep. Blake Moore says shutdown could be more 'prolonged' than he hoped

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Rep. Blake Moore warns the government shutdown may last longer than expected.

Moore blames Democrats for the shutdown, citing disagreements over ACA subsidies.

Moore said he expects active-duty military service members to be paid Wednesday or in the coming days.

SALT LAKE CITY — As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, Utah Rep. Blake Moore said the shutdown could drag on longer than he initially expected and blamed congressional Democrats for "holding the government hostage" over spending.

Democrats have pushed to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire at the end of this year, but Moore said debate over those subsidies shouldn't prevent Democrats from backing another continuing resolution