U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats for their support of a resolution that would fund the government without addressing issues such as immigration, climate change, and expansion of healthcare. The resolution referred to is the Continuing Resolution, a temporary funding measure that would allow the U.S. government to function until December 3, 2021. Ocasio-Cortez insists that Democrats should leverage their power to include progressive priorities in funding negotiations, rather than simply preventing a government shutdown. Schumer defends his position, stressing the urgency of passing the resolution to avoid a shutdown and promising to address other issues separately.
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