Healthcare

Democrats hope GOP takes the bait on the not-so-Affordable Care Act during shutdown

By Andrea Ruth
Published October 10, 2025 4:25am ET
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No matter how long the government remains shut down, Democrats have demands for the Republican majorities and administration. The standoff is the result of an impasse over COVID-19-era premium healthcare credits for those buying plans on the Obamacare exchanges.

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