Nevada Senators Support Deal to Reopen Government
Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto released statements after voting in favor of a deal to end the government shutdown. This followed a rare Sunday session in the Senate, where moderate Democrats agreed to move forward without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies.
Efforts Against Rising Health Care Costs
Both Senators have been actively opposing the increase in health care costs during the shutdown. Senator Rosen criticized the actions of the President and Republicans, stating they are using their power to cause hardship for working people.
Senator Jacky Rosen: "President Trump and Republicans are weaponizing their power to bring suffering to working people."
She affirmed her commitment to fight for the extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Focus on Bipartisan Budget for 2026
Senator Cortez Masto expressed empathy for those affected by the shutdown and emphasized plans to work on passing a bipartisan budget that would restore funding cuts made by the President.
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto: "I know the pain people are feeling during the government shutdown. When the government opens, I will focus my efforts on passing a full, bipartisan budget for 2026."
Her goal includes restoring funds that were reduced under the current administration.
Summary
Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto united in voting to reopen the government, focusing on protecting health care subsidies and restoring budget funding to support working Americans.
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