Democrats always put politics over principle. And Americans are getting caught in the crossfire.
And now a GOP report exposed the Democrats’ sinister scheme behind the government shutdown.
Escalating Tensions in Federal Funding Deadlock
As the impasse over government spending intensifies, House Republicans have unveiled a new document charging Democrats with efforts to weaken the nation’s healthcare framework. The ongoing shutdown has now stretched into its second week, with both parties locked in disagreement over even a temporary solution for fiscal year 2026 funding.
GOP lawmakers are advocating for a simple continuation of last year’s budget until November 21, but their Democratic counterparts refuse to support any spending measure unless it includes major changes to healthcare policies.
GOP Critique of Democratic Healthcare Rollbacks
In their latest report, House Republicans target the Democrats’ alternative funding plan, claiming it seeks to dismantle key provisions from the Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), now known as the “Working Families Tax Cuts” (WFTC).
The report praises the OBBBA, stating it “advanced a vision of Medicaid that balances compassion with accountability, prioritizing care for the most vulnerable Americans while ensuring that federal resources are used responsibly.”
It further notes: “The legislation’s reforms to rural hospital funding, Medicaid financing practices, and federal reimbursements for non-citizen medical care collectively strengthen the long-term sustainability of the program.”
On the other hand, the document warns that “By contrast, the Democratic Continuing Resolution would dismantle these reforms, reversing progress toward a more efficient, transparent, and equitable Medicaid system. Such a repeal would undermine rural healthcare stability, reintroduce opportunities for funding misuse, and impose unnecessary costs on American taxpayers.”
A continuing resolution serves as a brief stopgap to maintain existing funding while talks continue for the upcoming fiscal year starting October 1. The Republican version extends through November 21, whereas Democrats propose a shorter window until October 31.
Beyond undoing OBBBA elements, Democrats’ plan also demands prolonging boosted Obamacare subsidies from the pandemic era, which are due to lapse by year’s end.
Republicans frame this as an attempt to restore healthcare benefits for undocumented individuals, following OBBBA’s restrictions on non-citizen access to federal Medicaid funds. In response, Democratic officials have dismissed these claims as falsehoods spread by the GOP.
Additionally, the Republicans highlight that scrapping their reforms would eliminate $50 billion allocated for rural hospitals, with the report emphasizing: “This targeted investment supports states in stabilizing critical healthcare infrastructure and ensures that rural Americans, often located far from major medical centers, can continue to access essential services.”
Rebuttal and Stalled Legislative Progress
This concise five-page document acts as a direct counter to Democrats’ arguments during the shutdown, where they position themselves as defenders of public healthcare access.
The Republicans’ continuing resolution cleared the House on September 19 but remains stuck in the Senate, requiring at least five Democratic votes to overcome the 60-vote filibuster hurdle. Senate Democrats have turned it down seven times already, with another vote slated for Tuesday evening.
