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The federal government has shut down, which means that nonessential services are paused, and federal employees won’t get paid until the government is running again.
Benefits like Disability, food stamps, Medicare/Medicaid, and Social Security will still be available, and some essential workers like air traffic controllers will keep working.
How are you feeling about the government shutdown?
The majority of Americans feel that the healthcare system is broken, and nearly half of Americans say that they can’t afford care. Regular people ration their prescriptions, put off going to the doctor because it’s too expensive, or struggle with medical debt. The federal government has enough money to fix this problem, but lawmakers can’t agree on how to do it.
What do you think the federal government should do to fix this problem?
  • Expand existing programs to give every American free healthcare
  • Expand existing programs to give every American cheaper healthcare
  • Negotiate lower prescription drug prices and cost of care
  • Reduce the profits of big healthcare corporations to make care cheaper

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This is your country, and your voice matters. Learn more about the government shutdown and the fight over rising healthcare costs below.