Chuck Schumer Unveils 'Real Plan' To Stop Government Shutdown: 'Democrats Want To Meet The American People's Needs'
Democrats seek to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts in their funding plan to prevent government shutdown starting Oct. 1.
- Democrats' plan to prevent a government shutdown could cost up to $1.4 trillion, subsidizing millions of new Obamacare recipients over the next decade.
- The bill would permanently extend the COVID-19 era expansion of Obamacare Premium Tax Credits, which are set to expire in December.
- CBO estimates that making the Obamacare Premium Tax Credits permanent would increase the number of ACA-subsidized health insurance plans by 3.8 million in 2035.
- Maya MacGuineas stated that the bill should be 'a complete non-starter,' while John Barrasso labeled it 'a Trojan horse.
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Democrats' CR could cost up to $1.4 trillion, add millions to Obamacare plans
(The Center Square) – Democrats’ plan to prevent a government shutdown could cost the federal government up to $1.4 trillion and subsidize millions of new Obamacare recipients over the next decade.
Chuck Schumer Unveils 'Real Plan' To Stop Government Shutdown: 'Democrats Want To Meet The American People's Needs'
Schumer unveils plan to protect ACA, fund government and fight rising healthcare costs. Democrats urge Republicans to negotiate before potential shutdown.
Schumer Says Dems Will Demand a Halt to White House’s Spending Freezes After All
Congressional Democrats are expected to release their own, alternative continuing resolution today, which will include language to fight back against the Trump White House’s lawless impoundments and pocket rescission. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday morning said Democrats want to make sure that “the process that we go through is real” — that the funding agreement they come to will be honored by the White House.
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