Shutdown Continues Amid Health Funding Talks
Dispute over ACA subsidies caused standoff; three Democrats withhold support.
ACA tax credits expire on December 31.
Federal agencies furloughed thousands since Oct 1, with some missing paychecks.
WIC and Head Start programs face funding cutoffs.
2.3 million employees reduce economic growth by 0.1-0.2% weekly.
Senate (53-47) refuses health funding talks until government reopens.
Some leaders plan to extend stopgap funding past November 21.
Democrats focus on Nov 1 enrollment, warning subsidies will be harder after.
Shutdown suspends Small Business Administration loans and flood insurance.
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