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Two upcoming dates are poised to intensify pressure on lawmakers. On November 1st, Americans will begin enrolling for health insurance coverage, and looming premium hikes could spur voter outrage. Additionally, the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, often the busiest travel period, risks being disrupted if TSA workers strike due to unpaid wages. Such disruptions will make the shutdown more tangible for everyday Americans, compelling them to scrutinize their representatives' inability to reach consensus.