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'Showing up would be the first step': Dem Rep. criticizes GOP's absence from D.C. - MSNBC Reports
Democrats are holding firm on their health care demands as their shutdown feud with Republicans continues. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) joins Alex Witt to weigh in on the GOP lawmakers being absent from Capitol Hill and share more on the impact the shutdown is having on health care. - Aired on 10/16/2025.