congress update
As the week progresses, lawmakers will begin to see the full impact of a prolonged shutdown. Some senators believe this could be the moment when reality sets in, especially as health insurance premiums continue to rise and open enrollment begins on the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, the House convened and Speaker pro tempore Tim Moore took the chair. The Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved. The Senate is not scheduled to vote on the House-passed measure to reopen government today.