Democrats' Role in the Government Shutdown Explained

TL;DR
The recent government shutdown was driven by broader political conflicts rather than just health care policy, with Democrats and Republicans using procedural tactics amidst larger issues like Trump's influence on governance and partisan disputes, rather than immediate budget concerns.
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- Everybody in Washington hates a shutdown. Until you're pushing for one Newsday
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