People Want Congress to Stop Fighting and Start Working

The government shutdown is dragging on, and people are getting fed up. A recent poll shows that most folks want Congress to stop the bickering and get back to work. Out of nearly 500 people surveyed, over 70% said "No, get back to work" when asked if Democrats should shut down the government over health care demands. Only 12. 4% supported the shutdown for health care credits. This shutdown is making history, but not in a good way. It's on track to be the longest in U. S. history, beating the previous record set during President Trump's first term. Federal workers are feeling the pinch, missing their first full paycheck since the shutdown began. The Senate rejected bills to pay these workers, leaving them in a tough spot. Both parties are stuck, each blaming the other. Democrats won't reopen the government until Republicans talk about health care subsidies. Republicans won't discuss subsidies until the government reopens. It's a classic stalemate, and the country is paying the price. The shutdown's effects are widespread. Air traffic controllers and TSA agents are under stress, and important data like inflation numbers might not be released. Even states like Massachusetts are feeling the impact, with funding for bridge replacements potentially delayed. An unexpected bright spot is a $130 million donation to support military members during the shutdown. But this shouldn't be necessary. The government should be taking care of its own people, not relying on anonymous donors. People are tired of the gridlock. 9% of poll respondents even said there should be a law against government shutdowns. It's clear that the public wants their leaders to find a way to work together and end this stalemate.