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Dems Pretend They Don't Want Medicaid For Millions Of Migrants

By The Liberty Tribune Staff · Published: · Updated: · 1 min read

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Dems Pretend They Don't Want Medicaid For Millions Of Migrants — Explainer

What it is

The federal government shut down on Wednesday after Democrats refused to vote on a clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded for the next seven weeks. Republicans have accused Democrats of being unwilling to fund the government without restoring health care eligibility for certain foreign nationals, a claim that has been met with pushback from Democratic leaders and some media outlets.

Why it matters

  • The federal government shut down on Wednesday after Democrats refused to vote on a clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded for the next seven weeks
  • This section specifically restricts eligibility for certain foreign nationals, including approximately 2.8 million individuals who received blanket parole into the United States under the Biden administration
  • The administration has facilitated the entry of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans and Nicaraguans into U.S. towns, often under circumstances that many Americans would consider illegal
  • As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the ongoing discussions will affect federal funding and health care eligibility for immigrants in the United States
  • The tension between the two parties highlights the complexities surrounding immigration policy and health care access

Key facts

  • The federal government shut down on Wednesday after Democrats refused to vote on a clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded for the next seven weeks

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