How the Government Shutdown Fight Could Stall a Program That Gives Millions of Children Health Insurance

Congress is trying to avert a shutdown by the end of this week — but, in the process, a popular program that gives millions of children health insurance is becoming a negotiating tactic.

Congress must come up with a solution to fund the government by Friday, or they will face a federal shutdown. On Tuesday, House Republican leadership released a continuing resolution that would keep the government funded for one month.