Government shutdown due to lack of agreement

The federal government shutdown continues, but some effects are already being felt. As you know, a shutdown is a situation in which the government suspends all public services except those it considers essential. Although Republicans control Congress and the White House, they are not yielding to the Democratic minority, which is demanding an extension of health insurance subsidies and full Medicaid services.

Frances Colón, Senior Researcher on International Climate, Center for the American Progress, explains what is happening with the government shutdown.

But what are the consequences of the government shutdown and what is at the center of the discussion?

How does this discussion affect the functioning of Medicaid and other programs, especially tax credits?

Frances Colón said that she even says that health insurance premiums will double or even triple if there is no agreement.

She adds that people are being affected and are demanding that lawmakers approve the budget now without affecting our community.

She comments on the message being sent by this delay in approving the budget.

Internationally, she says we are facing a complicated situation, especially on the issue of climate change.

She says that an example of the impact of the shutdown in an emergency situation caused by a hurricane can be heard from Frances Colón, Senior Researcher on International Climate, Center for the American Progress.

World leaders see the US as an obstacle.

Frances Colón, Senior Researcher on International Climate, Center for the American Progress, acknowledges that one area affected is scientific research, both by the government shutdown and by cuts due to the government’s lack of interest.

Even diseases such as measles could return, which is why she is asking people to contact their congressmen to defend their interests.