Republicans are finding their footing in a debate over healthcare by returning to their hunt for “waste, fraud, and abuse” — this time in Obamacare.

After a 43-day shutdown, Democrats have successfully thrust the Affordable Care Act back into the national spotlight, forcing Republicans to grapple with whether to extend premium subsidies at the center of their healthcare demands.

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