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Congressional candidate on why she opposed her mother's shutdown deal vote

By Leila Fadel

Published November 14, 2025 at 3:53 AM CST

Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen voted to end the shutdown without healthcare stipulations. Her daughter, congressional candidate Stefany Shaheen, shares why she disagrees with her mother's decision.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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