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The congressman highlights recent legislative efforts, including support for extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which were initially enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. He expresses openness to negotiations on this matter, emphasizing bipartisan support, including from Senator Thun. He advocates for reopening the government swiftly and resuming negotiations on fiscal year 2026 budget priorities.
However, he points out that some Democratic demands, such as certain policy concessions, are non-negotiable and unlikely to be accepted. He criticizes the current approach as "wasted time and effort," asserting that the White House holds the upper hand in these negotiations.