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Shut Down903s Continue: Congressman Ivey Weighs in on Government Reopening and Affordable Care Act

As the United States government continues to function with a partial shutdown, Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-Maryland) joins us to discuss the ongoing negotiations and the impact on the American people.

Findings on Proposed Budget Solution

When asked about the proposal by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to reopen the government with a clean CR and a one-year extension of the health care subsidies, Congressman Ivey expressed appreciation for Schumer’s efforts to find a solution, but noted the strong rejection by Senate Republicans. “It was a hostile rejection based on the quotes that I just heard,” he said.

When asked if he would support a one-year extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies to reopen the government, Congressman Ivey hesitated, citing the need for more details and the absence of House Republicans from negotiations.

Extending Health Care Subsidies

Congressman Ivey pointed out that the health care crisis was created by Republicans and that the Trump administration has been “tough” on this issue. He noted that the SNAP benefits case in the courts emphasizes the importance of addressing the health care needs of Americans. “We should be able to reopen the government and address the SNAP needs because they’ve got the money to cover that already, and the courts have already expressed that.”

Impact on Federal Workers

When discussing the struggles of federal workers, including those lining up at food banks and working without pay, Congressman Ivey expressed empathy and frustration. He stated, “Of course, it’s not acceptable. We should be able to reopen the government. And I don’t think what the Democrats are requesting here is really too much to ask.”

Mid-Decade Redistricting Controversy

In the final minutes of the interview, Congressman Ivey touched on the controversy surrounding mid-decade redistricting in Maryland. He defended the push for mid-decade redistricting and criticized the rhetoric from his Republican colleagues, citing the Trump administration’s actions and misinformation regarding the electoral process.

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