Rep. Hakeem Jeffries: 'It's a lie' that Democrats want to provide health care to illegal immigrants

Government Shutdown & Spending Bill - A potential government shutdown is looming due to disagreements on a continuing resolution [1] - The Republican spending bill is viewed as an attack on veterans, child care, housing affordability, and healthcare [4] - Democrats are seeking a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people in terms of health, safety, and economic well-being [5] Healthcare Debate - Republicans claim Democrats want healthcare for illegal immigrants and to cut $50 billion for rural hospitals [7] - Democrats deny wanting to provide healthcare to undocumented individuals, citing federal law [12][20] - Democrats accuse Republicans of launching an assault on medical research [14] - A $536 billion cut to Medicare is projected if Congress doesn't act [13] Affordable Care Act (ACA) - Tax benefits for the ACA are set to expire on December 31st [7] - Millions of Americans could see their premiums, co-pays, and deductibles skyrocket [10][11] - Republicans have repeatedly refused to extend the ACA tax credits [13] Medicaid & Healthcare Crisis - Democrats claim the Republican bill represents the largest attack on Medicaid in American history [8] - Hospitals, nursing homes, and community-based health clinics are closing across America [8][13]