Up First from NPR House Votes on Funding Bill, Shutdown Deal Dissent, COP30 Global Emissions
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Nov 11, 2025 
In this discussion, Sam Greenglass, an NPR congressional reporter, and Domenico Montanaro, NPR senior political editor, delve into the House's bipartisan funding bill aimed at preventing a prolonged government shutdown. They analyze the internal strife within the Democratic Party, sparked by senators who broke ranks, and the fallout that may impact the midterm elections. The conversation also shifts to COP30 in Brazil, highlighting alarming global emissions statistics and the challenges ahead in meeting climate targets, underscoring the urgency of decisive action.
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Staggered Funding Averts Full Shutdown
- The Senate passed a temporary funding bill that funds some agencies through next September while extending full funding only until Jan 30.
- That structure prevents a full shutdown now but risks partial shutdowns after January if disputes remain unresolved.
Health Subsidies Left As A Promise
- The package did not include an extension of expiring health-care subsidies, only a promised future vote.
- Democrats see that omission as a major concession and remain uncertain the promised vote will produce real relief.
Senator Baldwin's 'Handshake' Complaint
- Senator Tammy Baldwin described the deal as a mere 'handshake' that fails to guarantee lower health costs for her constituents.
- Several Democrats publicly voiced that reopening without concrete subsidy action was 'not good enough.'