Senate Democrats, backed by the largest federal workers union, refuse to accept Republicans' stopgap plan to reopen the government, demanding healthcare negotiations instead. As the shutdown enters its fourth week, Democrats hold firm, fearing a temporary deal could lead to more federal layoffs or funding cuts. The union's president urges lawmakers to pass a resolution, but only a few Senate Democrats have crossed party lines, causing the Republican plan to stall.

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