Government Shutdown Stance - Democrats are ready to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement to avoid a government shutdown and meet the needs of the American people [2] - Democrats will not support a partisan Republican spending bill that cuts healthcare [2] Political Landscape - Republicans control the House, Senate, and presidency, giving them the ability to fund the government [3] - Democrats want to ensure that any bipartisan process looks out for the American people in various communities [3] Healthcare Concerns - The ongoing Republican assault on healthcare has devastated communities across America [3] - A Republican healthcare crisis is devastating people across the country [2]