Spanberger urges Senate Democrats to reopen government | JQJO

Virginia Gov-elect Abigail Spanberger urged Senate Democrats to join Republicans in voting to reopen the government, saying the shutdown is harming more than 300,000 Virginians and the broader state economy. Speaking on CBS’ Face the Nation before senators reached a potential agreement, she rejected the idea that recent Democratic wins justify keeping the government closed over Affordable Care Act subsidies. Any measure to temporarily reopen the government requires 60 votes, she noted, saying eight Democrats could cross the aisle. The parties remain at odds over ACA subsidies, with a Schumer proposal dismissed by GOP leaders.