Democrats push health care expansion in new state sessions
Democratic leaders move fast to fulfill campaign health care promises. California Gov. Newsom plans to expand Medicaid to undocumented residents up to 26, add an individual mandate, and cut drug costs. Washington Gov. Inslee pitches a public option. New Mexico eyes coverage for under Medicaid income gaps. New York Mayor de Blasio launches a city linked uninsured primary care program. The drive follows 2018 campaign themes defending ACA protections and coverage gains.
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The partial government shutdown became the longest in U.S. history as Congress stayed away from Washington. President Trump weighed an emergency declaration to fund the border wall without approval, while Democrats resisted. State Department furloughs rose, and Pompeo defended diplomacy as many diplomats worked unpaid. Authorities explored diverting funds from hurricane relief and seized assets, with debate over military construction money.
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