9 d. ago Optimism fades as Senate Democrats dig in, hold out over Obamacare demands

The Senate stalemate dragged on Thursday, as Senate Democrats remained in high spirits after clinching an Election Day sweep and evaporating optimism that the shutdown could end this week.

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2 w. ago Sen. Gallego clashes with CNBC host over Democratic push to extend Obamacare subsidies

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego clashed with CNBC host Joe Kernen over Democratic demands for Obamacare subsidy extensions during a heated interview on Monday.

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3 w. ago Republicans push to renew Obamacare subsidies while rejecting Democrats' shutdown tie

Thirteen House Republicans are demanding the GOP consider extending the COVID-19 pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies, with reforms, after the government shutdown.

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3 w. ago Reporter's Notebook: Government shutdown stalls as Democrats demand Obamacare subsidy extension

Republicans and Democrats battle over healthcare subsidies in shutdown negotiations, with premium increases affecting millions of Americans on Obamacare exchanges.

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3 w. ago Texas Warns Millions of Food Benefit Cuts Caused By Schumer Shutdown Over Illegal Alien Benefits

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) officials alerted more than 3.5 million low-income residents — including 1.7 million children — that November food benefits will be cut off if Democrats continue blocking budget negotiations in Washington. Republicans say the shutdown stems from Democratic demands to expand Obamacare benefits to illegal aliens, a move GOP leaders refuse to fund. With SNAP funding set to expire, Texas is complying with federal directives to halt payments, leaving vulnerable families at risk as the Schumer-led standoff drags on. The post Texas Warns Millions of Food Benefit Cuts Caused By Schumer Shutdown Over Illegal Alien Benefits appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago 'The pandemic's over': GOP, Dem senators spar on camera over costly Obamacare subsidies

Government shutdown continues as Sen. Chris Coons and Democrats demand permanent Obamacare subsidies.

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