A Breakdown in Washington Must Not Become a Breakdown in Indian Country
The government shutdown is disproportionately hurting Native American communities, halting vital BIA operations and threatening food assistance. Conservative sources contend Democrats are holding up a clean Continuing Resolution by insisting on an extension of enhanced, taxpayer-funded Affordable Care Act subsidies, placing political demands above the immediate need to fund essential federal operations and the paychecks of BIA employees.
