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Democratic and Republican leaders are still divided on how to end the government closure as another day of voting nears on Monday.

In individual Sunday appearances, the House's top Democrat and Republican leader each blamed the other's party for the persistent gridlock, which will start its day five on Monday.

Medical Coverage Proves to be Primary Disagreement

The main disagreement has been healthcare. Democratic lawmakers want to ensure health insurance subsidies for those with limited means do not expire and aim to reverse cuts to the Medicaid program.

A bill to fund the government has been approved by representatives, but has multiple times been blocked in the Senate.

Accusations and Counterclaims Grow

The House minority leader claimed GOP members were "being dishonest" about the opposition's goals "due to their declining position in the court of public opinion". However, the Republican leader said Democrats are "lacking seriousness" and bargaining dishonestly - "they're doing this to get political cover".

Legislative Calendar and Legislative Obstacles

The Legislative body will likely return to session Monday afternoon and once again take up a pair of continuing resolutions to support the government. At the same time, House Democrats will gather Monday to consider next steps.

The Republican leader has prolonged a chamber vacation for several days, meaning the House of Representatives will remain adjourned to address a appropriations measure if the senators propose amendments and come to a deal.

Legislative Math and Political Considerations

Conservative lawmakers possess a small edge of 53 votes in the upper legislative body, but all appropriations bills will require three-fifths support to become law.

In his television discussion, the conservative leader stated that Democrats' refusal to approve a temporary funding measure that continued present spending was needless. The healthcare tax credits at issue remain active until the end of the year, he said, and a opposition plan would incorporate substantial increased appropriations in a short-term funding solution.

"We have plenty of time to resolve that issue," he said.

Immigration Assertions and Healthcare Controversy

He also stated that the subsidies would be ineffective against what he says are significant issues with medical coverage systems, including "unauthorized migrants and working-age males lacking children" using Medicaid.

Some Republicans, including the administration official, have cast the Democrats' position as "seeking to offer medical coverage to undocumented immigrants". Democrats have denied those assertions and unauthorized migrants are not eligible for the initiatives the Democrats are supporting.

Liberal Perspective and Healthcare Concerns

The Democratic leader told weekend television that Democrats feel the consequences of the ending subsidies are critical.

"We support the healthcare of working Americans," he said. "If Republicans continue to refuse to extend the healthcare law assistance, dozens of millions of working Americans are going to face dramatically increased monthly payments, co-payments, and initial costs."

Public Opinion Indicates Broad Disapproval

Recent survey results has discovered that Americans view both parties' handling of the shutdown unfavorably, with the Chief Executive also receiving poor ratings.

The research found that 80% of the nearly 2,500 Americans polled are very or somewhat concerned about the closure's impact on the economic system. Only 23% of those surveyed said the Republican position was worth a shutdown, while 28% said the comparable regarding Democrats' argument.

The polling found voters blame the Administration leader and conservative lawmakers mainly regarding the crisis, at 39%, but liberal lawmakers followed shortly after at thirty percent. About thirty-one percent of US citizens surveyed said both sides were responsible.

Increasing Impacts and Administrative Threats

Simultaneously, the consequences of the closure are commencing to increase as the closure continues into its second consecutive week. On the weekend, The National Gallery of Art announced it had to close its doors due to lack of funding.

The Administration leader has consistently warned to utilize the shutdown to carry out mass layoffs across the national administration and cut agencies and services that he says are valuable to Democrats.

The details of those possible reductions have not been released. The administration leader has argued it is a possibility "to clear out inefficient elements, unnecessary spending, and dishonest practices. Substantial funds can be saved".

When asked about the warnings in the television appearance, the Republican leader said that he had been unaware of particulars, but "this represents an unfortunate circumstance that the administration leader dislikes".

"I desire the Democratic leader to take correct action that he's maintained during his extended service in the legislature and support continuing the federal operations running," the House speaker said, adding that as long as the funding remains blocked, the White House has "to make tough decisions".