"Schumer says he and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries are united in opposing any legislation that doesn't include key health care provisions and a commitment not to roll them back. He argues that the country is in a different place than it was in March, when he vigorously argued against a shutdown, and he says he believes Republicans and President Donald Trump will be held responsible if they don't negotiate a bipartisan deal."
""Things have changed" since the March vote, Schumer said in an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday. He said Republicans have since passed Trump's massive tax breaks and spending cuts legislation, which t rimmed Medicaid and other government programs, and Democrats are now unified - unlike in March, when he voted with Republicans and Jeffries voted against the legislation to fund the government."
Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries are united in opposing any funding legislation that omits key health care provisions and a commitment not to roll them back. Schumer previously voted with Republicans in March to keep the government open but now threatens a shutdown at the end of the month if Republicans refuse Democratic demands. Republicans have passed President Trump's tax and spending legislation that reduced Medicaid and other programs, contributing to Democratic unity. Republicans are considering a short-term stopgap to avoid a Sept. 30 shutdown amid rising Senate partisan tensions and rule changes.
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