Sen. Schumer: Republicans are trying to bully us and it's clear they can't

Government Funding & Healthcare Provisions - Senate considering a Democratic bill with $15 trillion (1.5%) in healthcare provisions [2] - Republican bill proposes funding the government until November 21st [2] - Senate Republicans aim to repeatedly bring up votes, requiring Democrats to vote no, hoping to secure the eight votes needed to pass the temporary funding bill [5] Political Standoff & Potential Shutdown Impact - Democrats and Republicans are in a stalemate regarding government funding, with Democrats accusing Republicans of bullying [3] - Democrats anticipate increased healthcare costs will pressure Republicans during the shutdown [4] - A prolonged shutdown could increase pressure on Democrats [4] - White House may consider government expenditure choices during the shutdown [5] Government Employee Impact - 750,000 federal employees are set to be furloughed [7] - Potential for layoffs and program cuts beyond furloughs [6][7] - House Republicans to discuss potential cuts and their impact [7]