The Democrats have shut the government down

[Nancy Hart]

.... "Senator Fetterman voted in favor of House and Senate Democrats’ alternative Continuing Resolution that would have kept the government open while negotiations on full-year bipartisan appropriations continue. The Democrats’ proposal would have extended the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, reversed GOP Medicaid cuts, and ensured Congress—not President Trump or OMB Director Russell Vought—determines how taxpayer dollars are spent. No Senate Republicans supported the measure."

Thanks for posting this. The part in red is probably the most important part of the whole bill, but few mention it. Without that part there is no point in the rest. I think Donald Trump and even many Republicans would be willing to reverse the Medicaid cuts part.

But Russell Vought is one of the authors of Project 2025. The section on health care states clearly that the ultimate goal is to privatize health care. The first step they propose is to make Medicare Advantage (Part C) the default. In other words, unless you are paying attention, when you turn 65 you will get put into a Part C plan. And who would trust an "independent" consultant to give you the best advice in that situation.

Even as things are now, it's difficult to change from Part C to regular Medicare with Medigap coverage.

And also without that part, it doesn't matter what Congress passes, the OMB director can change how the funds are used unless or until the Supreme Court says he can't. So when the Republicans propose we just pass the extension of govt funding part now, and consider the health care cuts in a separate bill later? First, there isn't enough time left in this calendar year to consider another bill. And second, even if there were enough time, could you guarantee that OMB would comply with what Congress passes.

 

[Joe Riley]

Democrats Chose a Shutdown—Americans Are Paying the Price​

October 3, 2025
Press Release
"Washington, D.C. – A government shutdown might sound like abstract words in Washington—but across America, the impact is painfully real and will continue to get worse. The Democrat-led shutdown is halting paychecks for our troops and federal law enforcement, furloughing and risking the jobs of federal employees, jeopardizing flood insurance and healthcare services, and cutting off nutrition support for low-income mothers and children in need. Today, Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Subcommittee Cardinals warned these are not hypothetical consequences—everyday families are paying the price because Democrats are refusing to reopen the government with a clean, nonpartisan funding extension. "

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[Jacob Petersheim]

 

[Shadowman]

Who would believe the republicans at this point? "Just go along with us and we will address the healthcare issues later." Yea, who would be gullible enough to believe that? Leading into Trump's first time around he promised better healthcare, lower priced healthcare, and healthcare for all. Then he forgot about it. Does anyone really believe that that issue is going to go away?