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Claire McCaskill · United StatesAmid a stalemate over government funding, Republicans have repeatedly accused Democrats of demanding free health care for immigrants in the country illegally in return for their support of a federal funding bill. It’s a misleading message circulated widely by Republican leaders in the House and Senate, as well as by President Trump and Vice President…See the Story
GOP on Shaky Ground with Claim About Democrats’ Shutdown Demands
55% Center coverage: 79 sources
Donald Trump · United StatesCrucial health programs will continue to operate during the federal government shutdown, but many services will halt or be significantly less efficient as staffers are furloughed, based on contingency plans in place for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The HHS states in its plan that it expects 32,460 employees to be furloughed…See the Story
How a Shutdown Will Impact Health Agencies and Social Security
81% Center coverage: 38 sources
MedicareWASHINGTON — The federal government shut down overnight, escalating a blame game and opening the door to a disruption of services that will also heighten depending on how long this government shutdown lasts. Many Minnesotans will not feel the impact right away. Social Security payments will continue and Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans Affairs patients will continue to receive care. Post offices will remain open and mail will still be delivered b…See the Story
Low-Income Minnesotans Likely to Feel Shutdown Impacts First
75% Left coverage: 8 sources
