Fetterman believes Thune ‘sincere’ about ACA talks after shutdown

Dems pressed on why they are using working families as 'leverage' amid shutdown

Democrats defended their use of the shutdown to push Obamacare subsidies, but Sen. John Fetterman rejected the strategy of using working-class Americans as 'leverage' to pass Dem priorities.

Sen. John Fetterman Urges Republicans to “NUKE the Filibuster” to Stop Future Shutdowns — Says Congress Should “Remove Our Power” to Close the Government | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft

Democrat Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania called on Republicans to “nuke the filibuster” when it comes to government funding votes, effectively stripping the upper chamber of its own power to halt federal spending.

Fetterman calls on Republicans to 'NUKE' the filibuster when it comes to government shut downs · American Wire News

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, sparked a debate with his opinions on the current government shutdown. Specifically, he told Fox News that in order to counter such shutdowns, the filibuster must be nuked. This is a position commonly taken by Democrats every few years, and has received much pushback from Republicans who believe that it is a crucial tool in protecting the power of the minority party within the government. Watch: JUST IN: Sen…

Thune, GOP Weigh ACA Moves as Shutdown Drags On

Senate Majority Leader John Thune met with a group of GOP senators Wednesday to discuss possible ways forward on healthcare once the government reopens, according to Politico. This private meeting occurred as the shutdown entered its 22nd day, and the Senate failed again to advance a measure to restore funding, which added to the political deadlock in Washington. The discussion mainly focused on the soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act subsidies. …

Dem Sen. Fetterman: Negotiate on ACA After Shutdown Ends

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said Wednesday he believes Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., would engage in "sincere" discussions about extending enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act once the government reopens. Fetterman told hosts Cory Smith and Hillary Howard on "Sunrise on the Hill" that keeping the government running and protecting the expanded ACA subsidies should be simultaneous priorities. "Two things must be true at …

Thune Begins Talks on Post-Shutdown Path

“Senate Majority Leader John Thune met with a group of GOP senators on Wednesday as Republicans quietly discuss possible paths forward on health care once the government reopens,” Politico reports. “The group met to talk about ideas including what to do about soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act subsidies — the centerpiece of Democrats’ demands amid the three-week shutdown.”