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Shutdown Over, Battle Lines Drawn as Trump Pushes Voter ID Front & Center
1. Government Shutdown Resolution Trump signed the bill to reopen the government after a partial shutdown. The shutdown was caused by Democrats “holding the government hostage”, while Republicans are portrayed as solution-oriented. Emphasis is placed on fiscal responsibility, claiming reduced spending year-over-year. 2. Healthcare and Prescription Drug Pricing A major highlight is healthcare reform, especially the “Most Favored Nation” drug pricing policy. Trump claims this policy will drastically lower U.S. prescription drug prices by tying them to the lowest global…
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