The government shutdown is poised to become the second longest in history as lawmakers remain at a stalemate.

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Lawmakers in Washington remain at a stalemate as the government shutdown extends into its fourth week, making it poised to become the second longest in US history. The main point of contention is the extension of health care subsidies, which Democrats insist must be addressed before reopening the government, while Republicans argue it should be handled separately.

The ongoing shutdown has led to significant impacts on federal workers, with approximately 700,000 furloughed and over 4,000 receiving layoff notices. Local organizations, such as the Capital Area Food Bank, have increased support efforts for affected families, and public transportation is being offered free to impacted workers. Another vote is expected in Congress, but there is currently no indication of an imminent resolution.

Lawmakers deadlocked as shutdown enters fourth week

to be a part of this, and I think it's going to be a great opportunity for all of us. Lawmakers tonight remain at a stalemate over the government shut down and with no end in sight, it's poised to soon become the second longest shutdown in history. Fox five. Sydney Persing is live on the hill for us tonight, Sydney. Hey, Katie. Well at this hour, it does look unlikely that lawmakers here on the hill plan to reopen the government anytime soon. Since the beginning of the pandemic, they've been pushing for the reopening of the government, but they say tonight they are bracing for even more impact in need more to that in just a moment. But first, let's just go back to a scene setter. And how we got here. Democrats say that they won't vote to reopen the government until Congress extends subsidies, they say, are urgent and critical to keep health care affordable for millions of Americans. Republicans say that's a separate issue to deal with after the government reopens and say they will not engage in a debate at all. In fact, House Speaker Mike Johnson has said that he will not vote to reopen the government until Congress extends subsidies. Will Republicans attempt to compromise on subsidies, or will Democrats let it go and vote to reopen without one? Listen now to President Trump on Fox this morning and then to Maryland Congresswoman Sarah Alfred on Fox fives on the hill. Also just earlier today. Aren't you going to have to compromise on something around? I don't know your subsidies. Here's the problem. They want to give one point. They have a deal. We can't make a deal with these people. They're lunatics. They've gone crazy. They're crazed people. Trump derangement syndrome. We're trying to prevent really bad things from happening. We're trying to prevent the fact that many Americans received a notice of their premiums increasing in many cases, skyrocketingly on January 1st. It's too. It will be too late to negotiate those tax credits in December. We have to come back to Washington now. Meanwhile, a new pandemic has hit the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U. S Department of Health. Meanwhile real people, federal workers, lots of them are neighbors here in the DMV hang in the balance without pay. Some 700,000 federal workers have been furloughed more than 4000 given reduction in force or layoff notices. The capital area Food Bank will now roll out food distribution sites at several locations just for affected families in need. The CEO says they've already seen an incredible spike in needs since the beginning of the shutdown last year, and they're expecting to see an increase in the number of people who need food across these sites. People will be able to come just show an active. Federal government employee or contractor I d and they'll be able to pick up a box of nutritious shelf stable items as well as a box of fresh produce for so many families that are living with a very thin cushion of savings. Missing a paycheck means going from a place of financial need to a place of food, and that's what we're going to be doing. We're going to be doing a lot of work to support that. All right. So if you're an impacted federal worker and you want to help feeding your family, grab your phone and take a photo of the graphic on your screen or just write this information down. Look there. That is where those capital area Food Bank distributions will be in Maryland, Virginia and D. C. They will remain open until the government opens. Mark trains and commuter buses. Are also now free for you. If you're an impacted worker. We also know that there will be another vote here tomorrow on the hill in Milwaukee. We're going to get inside and we will see you again at 11 Katie. All right, Sidney. Find some shelter. All right, Sidney. Find some shelter. All right, Sidney.

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