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Accessibility links Skip to main content Keyboard shortcuts for audio player Both parties under pressure to reopen government as food benefits stop and health premiums soar The shutdown's suspension of food aid and rising healthcare costs is putting new pressure on both parties to break the stalemate in Washington Both parties under pressure to reopen government as food benefits stop and health premiums soar November 2, 20255:13 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Barbara Sprunt Sacha Pfeiffer Both parties under pressure to reopen government as food benefits stop and health premiums soar The shutdown's suspension of food aid and rising healthcare costs is putting new pressure on both parties to break the stalemate in Washington
