Brian Fitzpatrick

Democrats pounce as Congress allows Obamacare premiums to rise

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Democrats pounce as Congress allows Obamacare premiums to rise

Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — The Republican-led Congress left Washington for a year without a deal to extend Obamacare subsidies, giving Democrats a strong political attack line heading into an election year squarely focused on affordability. Health care premiums for more than 20 million Americans will more than double on average in 2026, which risks … Read more

Republicans rally against Mike Johnson — and Senate — to force vote on health care subsidies: ‘Our momentum will inspire’

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Republicans rally against Mike Johnson — and Senate — to force vote on health care subsidies: ‘Our momentum will inspire’

A group of Republicans in swing districts plans to defy both House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Senate and try to force a vote on an extension of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced health care subsidies, which expire at the end of the month. This comes as Johnson has largely opposed holding an independent vote … Read more