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Democrats criticize the deal some in their party negotiated to end the shutdown

By Deirdre Walsh

Published November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM EST

Moderate Democrats made a political calculation to end the shutdown but try to keep health care in the spotlight.

Deirdre Walsh

Deirdre Walsh is the congress editor for NPR's Washington Desk.

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