Healthcare Tensions Fuel Stopgap Funding Plan
Bill aims to prevent a partial shutdown starting Oct 1.
Republicans refuse to address health insurance premium hikes.
Democrats demand healthcare coverage in funding talks.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune urges Senate to act on the bill.
Democrats resist negotiating with Republicans.
Democratic leaders criticize the bill for ignoring healthcare challenges.
If blocked, a partial shutdown could begin Oct 1.
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