US Senate Majority Leader John Thune rejected a Democratic proposal to reopen the government and extend health care subsidies, calling it a 'nonstarter' amid a 38-day shutdown. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer's offer included simultaneous votes to end the shutdown and extend subsidies, but Republicans refused to negotiate until the government reopens. Thune noted that Democrats might be feeling pressure, while the urgency to resolve the shutdown grows as flights are canceled and government workers remain unpaid. A small group of moderate Democrats continues to negotiate a potential compromise. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)