The government shutdown is in its third week, continuing to create uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress. Democrats are holding out for lawmakers to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. "Right now, with the ACA tax credits, this healthcare plan, a bronze plan, is $282 a month. That's still a lot for a working family. It's a lot of money," said Schumer. "But that’s nothing compared to if these credits expire. If the tax credits expire, the same healthcare plan will go up to nearly $1,700 a month next year. For the average family or small business owner or farmer in rural upstate New York, an extra $1,400 a month on healthcare is financial ruin." MORE: bit.ly/46SGe2d Stay up to date with our social media: KMPH on Facebook: facebook.com/KMPHFOX26 KMPH on Twitter / X : twitter.com/KMPHFOX26 KMPH on Instagram: instagram.com/kmphfox26 Subscr...