Senate Democrats Dig In Against Obamacare Demands in Government Shutdown Standoff

Senate Democrats seem determined to dig in, holding out over Obamacare demands that have led to growing pessimism about an end to the government shutdown this week, as optimism on Capitol Hill appears to have faded. The party's inflexibility has heightened tensions with Republicans who are seeking a short-term spending bill to keep the government open. A breakthrough seems increasingly unlikely, and lawmakers appear to be bracing for a prolonged standoff. The impasse continues to cast a shadow over Washington.