US shutdown hits 40th day, senators seeking breakthrough work through weekend

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : Some Republicans have said they are open to extending the Covid-19-era tax credits as premiums could skyrocket for millions of people, but they want new limits on who can receive the subsidies.
50% : "We're only a handful of votes away" from passing legislation to reopen the government, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Saturday. Democratic leaders are pushing hard for an extension of subsidies for health plans offered under the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
50% : Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer argues Republicans should accept a one-year extension of the subsidies before negotiating the future of the tax credits.
43% : Republicans have rejected that offer, but signaled openness to an emerging proposal from a small group of moderate Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a later vote on the "Obamacare" subsidies that make coverage more affordable.

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