32 h. ago AFGE, Top Federal Workers’ Union, Sides With Republicans on Shutdown

The American Federation of Government Employees, in a shift, called on Congress to immediately reopen the government without the health care measures sought by Democratic lawmakers.

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32 h. ago In Minnesota and Washington, debate over health care subsidies continues as shutdown drags on

In Minnesota and Washington, debate over health care subsidies continues as shutdown drags on  MPR News

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42 h. ago WATCH: Johnson says Republicans ‘have a long list of ideas’ to address health care costs

WATCH: Johnson says Republicans ‘have a long list of ideas’ to address health care costs  PBS

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64 h. ago Why the ACA needs young people — and the looming 'death spiral' for health insurance

Young and healthy people who get Affordable Care Act health insurance are thinking about dropping coverage next year, as the government remains shutdown over health care tax credits.

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3 d. ago Coons: Shutdown 'Our Only Moment of Leverage,' Has 'Gotten Us Focused' on Changing on Health Care

On Friday’s broadcast of C-SPAN’s “Ceasefire,” Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) said that because Republicans control both chambers of Congress and the White House, the government shutdown “is our only moment of leverage,” and while shutting down the government is “a The post Coons: Shutdown ‘Our Only Moment of Leverage,’ Has ‘Gotten Us Focused’ on Changing on Health Care appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Dem Rep. Schneider on if Migrants Let in Under Biden Get Health Benefits: Asylum Applicants Are 'Here Legally'

On Thursday’s broadcast of C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) responded to questions on whether migrants who were allowed into the country under the Biden administration would qualify for taxpayer-funded health care by saying, “It depends on the circumstance.” The post Dem Rep. Schneider on if Migrants Let in Under Biden Get Health Benefits: Asylum Applicants Are ‘Here Legally’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Mass. ACA exchange begins to estimate skyrocketing premiums ahead of 2026

Democratic lawmakers are pushing to pass extensions of tax credits, which make health care cheaper for millions of Americans and expire at the end of the year.  The post Mass. ACA exchange begins to estimate skyrocketing premiums ahead of 2026 appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Health insurance is at the center of the government shutdown battle

The NPR Politics Podcast breaks down the central policy issue behind the government shutdown: enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans.

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6 d. ago ‘Medicaid Cut Me Off’: A Rural Health Center Faces New Pressures

As cuts to federal health care take hold, local clinics like Delta Health Center in Mississippi will be stretched more thinly than ever.

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7 d. ago Washington health care leaders warn Trump's foreign worker fee could impact patient care

Washington health care leaders warn Trump's foreign worker fee could impact patient care  KING5.com

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7 d. ago ICYMI: On CNN: Rosen Blasts Washington Republicans for Celebrating At White House While Doing Nothing to Prevent Spike in Health Care Costs

ICYMI: On CNN: Rosen Blasts Washington Republicans for Celebrating At White House While Doing Nothing to Prevent Spike in Health Care Costs  U.S. Senate (.gov)

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7 d. ago Hakeem Jeffries says public pressure will force Congress to extend ACA subsidies

The Democratic House Minority Leader tells NPR Americans will pressure Congress to extend Obamacare subsidies as they realize their health care costs are going up.

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8 d. ago Merkley: 'So Many Republicans' Coming Over to Say We're Right on the Shutdown

Monday on CNN's "The Source," Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) said "so many" Republicans had come over to the Democrats to agree they were right to fight to extend health care subsidies to illegal aliens to reopen the government. The post Merkley: ‘So Many Republicans’ Coming Over to Say We’re Right on the Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Here’s who pays when undocumented immigrants get health care in America

Here’s who pays when undocumented immigrants get health care in America  The Washington Post

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8 d. ago Trump returns to DC as dim outlook lingers, no end in sight for shutdown

President Donald Trump blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown entering its third week, as the political stalemate continues over health care subsidies.

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1 week ago A Somali Hospital Closed After U.S. Aid Cuts. Fired Employees Reopened It Without Pay.

After the Trump administration stopped funding a medical center for women and children, a determined group of health care workers refused to let it shutter.

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1 week ago Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time

The vote failed on a 51-45 tally, well short of the 60 needed to advance with the Senate's filibuster rules. The post Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Cruz: Shutdown Driven by Democrat Desire for Free Health Care for Illegals, Schumer's 'Political Crisis'

Wednesday on FNC's "Hannity," Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) argued that Democrat opposition to reopening the federal government was driven by two factors — Democrats seeking to fund health care for illegal immigrants and the in-state politics for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The post Cruz: Shutdown Driven by Democrat Desire for Free Health Care for Illegals, Schumer’s ‘Political Crisis’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago The workers whose health care is most at stake in the government shutdown

The workers whose health care is most at stake in the government shutdown  The Washington Post

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1 week ago Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies

As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off.

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