The caller, who was identified as a Republican and military spouse, said she would not be able to afford her children's medication if the shutdown continues.
A C-SPAN caller made an emotional plea to House Speaker Mike Johnson to end the government shutdown, saying that "my kids could die" if she can't afford their medication.[image or embed]
-- NBC News (@nbcnews.com) Oct 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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