Another shutdown in January? Some lawmakers are already bracing for it

The longest shutdown in American history is over, but another one might be just around the bend.

Democrats are fuming that the bipartisan Senate deal to reopen the government after 43 days did nothing to address the expiring ObamaCare subsidies that stood as their key demand throughout the impasse.

Now, with funding for large parts of the government set to expire Jan. 30, a growing chorus of liberals in the Capitol is already urging fellow Democrats to use that looming deadline to pressure Republicans to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits — even if it creates another impasse that leads to another shutdown.

"I think we hold the line this time, absolutely — we have to,” Rep. Juan Vargas (D-Calif.) said. “If we're not helping people with their health care, then you're going t