The US Senate rejected a bill to reopen the government for the eighth time, leading to a continued shutdown into its third week. The GOP's resolution failed to gain the necessary votes, with health care policy, particularly the Affordable Care Act subsidies, at the center of the debate. Democrats demand an extension of health insurance tax credits, while Republicans insist the issue can be addressed later. The shutdown is becoming one of the longest in recent history, with 750,000 federal workers currently on furlough. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)