WASHINGTON — The largest union for federal workers urged Congress on Monday to pass a “clean” funding bill to end the government shutdown, undercutting Democrats who are demanding that any deal include subsidies for people who get their insurance through the Affordable Care Act. “Even a union that backed Kamala Harris admits it: Democrats caused this shutdown. Politics: Federal Workers Urge Democrats To Hold Firm On Government FundingSen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) Plenty of federal employees have been eager to see Democrats stand up to Republicans and fight, even if it meant shutting down the government. Politics: Democrats Stiffen Resolve As Government Shutdown Drags OnIf you are a federal employee who would like to share your thoughts about the government shutdown, privately or otherwise, please email igor.bobic@huffpost.com.

Source: Huffington Post October 27, 2025 19:58 UTC