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Pennsylvania Democrat interrupts Speaker Johnson’s shutdown press conference

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Houlahan demanded bipartisan talks to end the ongoing government shutdown delaying food benefits and unpaid federal workers, now the longest in U.S. history.

  • On Wednesday, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan interrupted House Speaker Mike Johnson's press conference, demanding he talk to Democrats to end the longest government shutdown.
  • Facing competing plans, Democrats have opposed a basic funding bill lacking health subsidies and discussed alternatives with GOP senators, while House Speaker Mike Johnson says the Senate must pass his House-passed continuing resolution.
  • Showing her congressional pin, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan identified herself when a Capitol Police officer grabbed her shoulder and tried to usher her away after confronting House Speaker Mike Johnson .
  • Despite clashes involving Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly , legislators say none of the public confrontations has impacted the funding stalemate, as Democrats continue talks with some GOP senators while open enrollment began Nov. 1.
  • With the House-passed continuing resolution expiring on Nov. 21, government employees remain unpaid and millions of SNAP recipients face delayed benefits this month, while open enrollment began Nov. 1 raising pressure.
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