The story of the end of the longest government shutdown in US history

Approaching The longest government shutdown in the history of The closure, more than a million federal employees were deprived of their salaries, and basic government services were disrupted, while the repercussions on the aviation sector escalated with thousands of flights canceled daily.
Unnecessary closure
US President Donald Trump said in statements from the Oval Office, that the closure will end. "Very soon"describing the agreement as "very good"
On the other hand, Senate Republican Leader John Thune wrote on the platform "X" The settlement paves the way for an end "Unnecessary closure"adding that it guarantees "Pay employees’ wages and reopen the government quickly"
In turn, Democratic Senator John Fetterman, who voted in favor of the Republican bill, said it was time "To feed everyone, pay the salaries of soldiers and employees, and end the chaos at airports"Certainly, that "Homeland above party".
After the vote, the bill will move to the Republican-dominated House of Representatives, and it is expected to be voted on tomorrow, Wednesday, after a national holiday on Tuesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said that "The long national nightmare we have lived through is coming to an end"expressing his gratitude "Because some Democrats are finally willing to listen to what Republicans, President Trump, and millions of Americans are demanding"
Disagreements over Obamacare
The core of the disagreement between the two parties centers on extending health care subsidies within the program. "Obamacare"whose deadline expires at the end of the year.
Republicans insisted that any negotiations regarding it must take place after ending the closure.
Details of the new agreement
The new agreement stipulates reopening the government until next January, and funding some programs for the entire fiscal year, while canceling previous decisions of the Trump administration to dismiss federal employees, and refinancing the program "Snap" For food subsidies that support more than 42 million low-income Americans.
But extending subsidies "Obamacare" It is still not guaranteed, which sparked criticism within the Democratic Party. Senator Jeanne Shaheen said that the move represents "Important progress towards protecting health care"While Democratic leader Chuck Schumer refused to vote in favor of it, saying that he could not in good faith support a text that does not address the health care crisis, stressing that the battle will continue.
California Governor Gavin Newsom described the agreement as pathetic, while Representative Seth Moulton saw that "Tonight is another example of the need for new leadership within the party".
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