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McConnell asserts, "All we need is a handful more Democrats to pass the measure, and the government can reopen." He highlights that the House's bipartisan, 24-page bill simply keeps the government running without policy riders or gimmicks. The Senate, he laments, has instead proposed a more controversial measure that seeks to reverse recent reforms to healthcare and Medicaid—particularly those signed into law by President Trump.
The Healthcare and Medicaid Reform Controversy
A central point of contention lies in recent reforms to Medicaid, which aim to eliminate fraud and abuse, and reduce resources drained by individuals who do not qualify or are ineligible, including illegal aliens.