Schumer, Dems unveil alternative shutdown plan, ask for one-year extension to Obamacare subsidies

Schumer, Dems unveil alternative shutdown plan, ask for one-year extension to Obamacare subsidies

A dramatic challenge unfolded on the Senate floor Friday as Democrats presented a direct alternative to end the government shutdown. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, backed by a united Democratic caucus, proposed a simple solution: extend expiring Affordable Care Act credits for one year.