Kelly Says GOP Commitment to Hold Vote on Subsidies Is Not Enough to End Shutdown
- Mark Kelly stated that Republican promises to hold a future vote on extending healthcare subsidies will not convince Democrats to support the GOP’s government shutdown plan.
- Kelly emphasized the need for 'real negotiation' and a concrete solution for rising healthcare costs.
- He expressed concern that people’s healthcare is 'running toward a cliff' and urged for urgent action.
- Kelly noted that the president has indicated a desire to address the issue.
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South Carolina Sen. Graham, Arizona Sen. Kelly Dig In On Healthcare Subsidies As Shutdown Nears 2 Weeks
The government shutdown is approaching its second week with no clear path to resolution, as key Republican and Democratic senators voiced continued disagreement over the restoration of Obama-era healthcare subsidies. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) stated on NBC News’s Meet the Press on Sunday that he would vote to reopen the government immediately but would not […] South Carolina Sen. Graham, Arizona Sen. Kelly Dig In On Healthcare Subsidies As S…

Sen. Mark Kelly Rejects GOP Offer to End Shutdown
Sen. Mark Kelly said Sunday that Republican promises to hold a future vote on extending healthcare subsidies would not persuade Democrats to back the GOP's plan to end the government shutdown. He called instead for "real negotiation" and a concrete fix for rising insurance costs, The Hill reported. Appearing on NBC News' "Meet the Press," the Arizona Democrat said the GOP proposal lacked the substance needed to address the looming expiration of …
Kelly says GOP commitment to hold vote on subsidies is not enough to end shutdown
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said on Sunday that a hypothetical commitment from Republicans to hold a vote by the end of the year on extending health care subsidies would not be sufficient to secure Democratic support for the GOP proposal to reopen the government.
Mark Kelly calls for a ‘real negotiation’ with Republicans amid shutdown: Full interview
In an interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) warns that Americans’ “health care is running toward a cliff” if Republicans and Democrats cannot negotiate a solution to end the government shutdown.
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