GOP misleads with claim that Democrats shut down to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'
Republicans argue that Democrats shut down the government to provide free health care to undocumented immigrants. Here are the facts.
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2 developments- Sep 30, 2025GOP misleads with claim that Democrats shut down to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'
- Oct 2, 2025Only center coverage:The facts behind the government shutdown debate over health care and immigrants in the U.S. illegally
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Quiet for 362 daysLast development · Oct 2, 2025 — The facts behind the government shutdown debate over health care and immigrants in the U.S. illegally
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4 viewpointsGOP misleads with claim that Democrats shut down to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'
Democrats voted for a shutdown. Now they have to find a way out
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5 viewpointsFACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to ‘illegal immigrants’
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3 viewpointsDemocrats voted for a shutdown. Now they have to find a way out
Dems Shut Down Govt. Rather Than Restrict Free Health Care For Illegals
FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'
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Why healthcare spending is at the center of the US government shutdown battle
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