Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer presented a proposal to Republicans on Friday (November 7) aimed at ending the ongoing government shutdown. Schumer's offer includes a one-year extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, a stopgap funding bill, and three full-year funding bills.

In a floor speech, Schumer emphasized that the proposal is a straightforward extension of current law , aiming to reopen the government and address health care affordability. He suggested forming a bipartisan committee to negotiate long-term solutions for ACA subsidies and other health care reforms after the government reopens.

However, the proposal has faced resistance from Republicans. Senator Lindsey Graham criticized the extension of subsidies , arguing it would benefit health insuranc

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