impasse

Government shutdowns are nothing new, but as a health policy expert, I worry this time around the impasse may have far-reaching effects on health care.

Lecornu began talks with political leaders from the centre ground on Tuesday morning, in an attempt to find a way out of the impasse.

But he hinted that he was open to trying to end the impasse and possibly strike a deal with Democrats who are sticking to demands that the legislation address healthcare.

The bad blood continued over the weekend, with Republicans and Democrats blaming each other for causing the impasse.

But negotiations aimed at addressing the water shortage are at an impasse, and leaders of environmental groups say the secrecy surrounding the talks is depriving the public of an opportunity to weigh in.