Senator John Fetterman on Government Shutdown
Democratic Senator John Fetterman stated that his party is to blame for the ongoing government shutdown.
'Wrong thing for the country'
In a town hall hosted by NewsNation's Chris Cuomo, Fetterman expressed his desire to discuss extending tax credits for healthcare, which are central to the shutdown fight.
The tax credits, making Affordable Care Act healthcare premiums affordable, are set to expire in December, but Democrats want them extended before enrollment begins on November 1.
Fetterman emphasized that these tax credits were designed by the Democratic Party to expire at the end of the year, and not taken away by Republicans.
- Tax credits for healthcare are set to expire in December.
- Democrats want them extended before enrollment begins on November 1.
Author's summary: Fetterman blames Democrats for shutdown.