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Leaders from both major parties remain far apart on resolving the federal funding lapse as another day of voting nears on Monday.

In distinct Sunday interviews, the Democratic leader and GOP leader each attributed responsibility to the opposition for the ongoing impasse, which will enter its fifth day on Monday.

Healthcare Proves to be Primary Disagreement

The main dividing issue has been medical coverage. Democrats want to secure premium assistance for economically disadvantaged Americans do not expire and propose undoing reductions in the government healthcare program.

A bill to fund the government has cleared the lower chamber, but has multiple times been blocked in the Senate.

Accusations and Counterclaims Intensify

The opposition leader accused Republicans of "providing false information" about the opposition's goals "because they're losing the public sentiment". However, the Republican leader said the opposition is "lacking seriousness" and negotiating in bad faith - "they're doing this to get protection from criticism".

Government Schedule and Parliamentary Challenges

The Upper chamber plans to return to session Monday afternoon and once again take up a pair of continuing resolutions to fund the government. Meanwhile, Democratic representatives will convene Monday to consider next steps.

The Republican leader has prolonged a legislative break through the week, meaning the House of Representatives will remain adjourned to address a budget legislation in case the Senate makes any changes and reach an agreement.

Senate Arithmetic and Political Realities

GOP maintains a slim advantage of 53 votes in the 100-seat Senate, but any funding measure will demand three-fifths support to become law.

In his television discussion, the conservative leader contended that the opposition's rejection to support a stopgap appropriation that kept funding at current levels was needless. The medical coverage subsidies being debated don't expire until the December 31st, he said, and a opposition plan would include excessive additional funding in a short-term funding solution.

"We have plenty of time to address that concern," he said.

Border Assertions and Medical Controversy

He also contended that the tax credits would not help address what he says are serious concerns with insurance regulations, including "undocumented immigrants and healthy younger individuals without dependents" accessing Medicaid.

Some Republicans, including the second-in-command, have portrayed the liberal approach as "trying to give insurance advantages to unauthorized migrants". Democrats have denied those assertions and unauthorized migrants are unqualified for the initiatives the Democrats are supporting.

Opposition Perspective and Healthcare Worries

The House minority leader told Sunday news programs that liberal lawmakers consider the results of the ending subsidies are critical.

"We're fighting for the healthcare of working Americans," he said. "If the GOP maintains opposition to extend the healthcare law subsidy, dozens of millions of American taxpayers are going to experience substantially raised insurance costs, out-of-pocket expenses, and deductibles."

National Polling Shows Extensive Criticism

Latest research has determined that the public regards both parties' handling of the shutdown unfavorably, with the Chief Executive also garnering disapproval.

The research found that 80% of the nearly 2,500 Americans interviewed are very or somewhat concerned about the shutdown's effect on the financial markets. Only less than one-quarter of those questioned said the Republican position was merited the impasse, while slightly more said the comparable regarding Democrats' argument.

The polling found voters blame the Chief Executive and conservative lawmakers primarily for the situation, at thirty-nine percent, but Democrats were not far behind at 30%. About 31% of Americans polled said all parties were responsible.

Increasing Impacts and Administrative Threats

Meanwhile, the effects of the closure are commencing to increase as the shutdown drags into its second consecutive week. On recently, The National Gallery of Art announced it had to close its doors due to budget shortfalls.

The Administration leader has consistently warned to use the closure to implement widespread firings across the federal government and cut federal operations that he says are valuable to Democrats.

The specifics of those potential cuts have remained undisclosed. The administration leader has stated it is a possibility "to eliminate inefficient elements, unnecessary spending, and dishonest practices. Billions of Dollars can be conserved".

When asked about the threats in the Sunday interview, the House speaker said that he had lacked specific information, but "the condition remains disappointing that the president does not want".

"I hope the Democratic leader to take correct action that he's exhibited across his three-decade tenure in the legislature and support continuing the government open," the GOP leader said, adding that as long as the funding remains blocked, the White House has "must consider difficult choices".