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The current government shutdown underscores the intense partisan disagreements on immigration, healthcare, and federal spending. Scalise depicts the Democrats as holding the nation hostage to push through policies that include funding for illegal immigrants and bigger government programs.
He insists that a return to normal—a reopened government—requires Democrats to cease their political brinkmanship and vote to reopen. Only then can detailed negotiations on spending priorities, border security, and healthcare reforms proceed effectively.