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Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland talks about the government shutdown

By Steve Inskeep,
Obed Manuel
Published October 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM EDT
House Democrats prepare to speak on the steps of the Capitol to insist that Republicans include an extension of expiring health care benefits as part of a government funding compromise, in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 30.
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House Democrats prepare to speak on the steps of the Capitol to insist that Republicans include an extension of expiring health care benefits as part of a government funding compromise, in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., speaks during the Senate Appropriations full committee markup of commerce, justice, science, agriculture, rural development, FDA, the Legislative Branch Appropriations Acts and other bills on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 10.
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., speaks during the Senate Appropriations full committee markup of commerce, justice, science, agriculture, rural development, FDA, the Legislative Branch Appropriations Acts and other bills on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 10.

Updated October 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM EDT

This digital article was edited by Ally Schweitzer. The radio version was edited by Lisa Thomson and produced by Nia Dumas.

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