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Furthermore, more Democrats are beginning to break ranks publicly. Prominent voices on the progressive Left and within union ranks are calling for the government to be reopened under the banner of common sense and practical governance. Notably, the president of the American Federation of Government Employees, a staunchly Democratic union, has publicly urged Democrats to "do their jobs" and reopen the government. Similarly, influential sectors like the banking industry, comprising 95% of U.S. banks, have released statements demanding the passage of a "clean" funding bill, emphasizing that the ongoing shutdown harms economic growth and main street businesses.