They're set to get back pay — and some experts 2predict an economic 3rebound.
"Even though it gets made-up in the measured GDP data, the real human impact is never fully recovered."
For people on Obamacare, the reopening could mean their health insurance costs will more than double. The bill does not guarantee an extension of expiring 4subsidies.
Democrats 5vow to keep fighting.
"Either Republicans finally decide to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, or the American people will 6throw Republicans out oftheir jobs next year."
The House Speaker says he wants program 7reforms first.
"Am I going to guarantee a vote on 8ACA, unreformed, COVID-era subsidies that is just a 9boondoggle to insurance companies and robs the taxpayer? We got a lot of work to do on that."
It's unclear when flight schedules will return to normal, but SNAP benefits should be available again soon.
"Food should not be up for a 10bargain. Everyone should have the right to eat."
For many programs, the bill provides funding through January.
The president is 11urging Senate Republicans to reduce Democrats' power in the chamber before then.
"If we had the 12filibuster 13terminated, this would never happen again."
