BANGOR, Maine (WMTW) - Governor Janet Mills is criticizing senators who joined Republicans in a deal to end the government shutdown.

The shutdown came down to healthcare and Affordable Care Act subsidies. However, those were not included in the compromise.

Independent Senator Angus King joined seven Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to end the stalemate in Washington.

Mills says a promise to vote on Affordable Care Act subsides is not enough of a reason to work with Republicans.

She also directed some blame at President Trump.

“It’s indicative of the chaos and dysfunction in Washington that they can’t get two things done. They can’t walk and chew gum at the same time and it’s because of Donald Trump, said Mills. He has done nothing about health care. He’s not brought down th

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