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"We need a universal healthcare system that is equitable, comprehensive, free at point of service, and accessible to every single person in the US."

"We need national, improved Medicare for All."

"We spend more on health care than any country on Earth, twice what they pay in Europe, and yet we have the worst health outcomes of any nation in the world."

"Health care is a basic human right."

Access to health care should be a right — not just a privilege for those who can afford it.

"I don't want to terminate Obamacare, I want to REPLACE IT with MUCH BETTER HEALTHCARE. Obamacare Sucks!!!"

"We want to make sure everybody is covered, but the best way to do that is to actually promote more choice in our health care system."

"We must lower the regulatory burden on the pharmaceutical industry."

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The Congressional Budget Office estimated the three-year extension would increase the federal deficit by approximately $80.6 billion over a decade while expanding health insurance coverage by 4 million people in 2028.

The Congressional Budget Office estimated the three-year extension would increase the federal deficit by approximately $80.6 billion over a decade while expanding health insurance coverage by 4 million people in 2028.

Representative Hakeem Jeffries stated that health care is a human right and expressed gratitude for House Democrats' determination to fight for working-class families and their affordable care through the passage of the ACA tax credit extension.

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Representative Hakeem Jeffries stated that health care is a human right and expressed gratitude for House Democrats' determination to fight for working-class families and their affordable care through the passage of the ACA tax credit extension.

Four House Republicans initially signed a discharge petition to force the vote, bypassing Speaker Johnson's objections, including Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Rob Bresnahan, Ryan Mackenzie and Mike Lawler.

Four House Republicans initially signed a discharge petition to force the vote, bypassing Speaker Johnson's objections, including Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Rob Bresnahan, Ryan Mackenzie and Mike Lawler.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated any plan passing the Senate would need income limits, minimum premium payments and expansion of health savings accounts, with a bipartisan group of senators negotiating a potential two-year compromise.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated any plan passing the Senate would need income limits, minimum premium payments and expansion of health savings accounts, with a bipartisan group of senators negotiating a potential two-year compromise.

The enhanced subsidies originally expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic expired at the end of 2025, causing insurance premiums through the Affordable Care Act to more than double for approximately 20 million Americans.

The enhanced subsidies originally expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic expired at the end of 2025, causing insurance premiums through the Affordable Care Act to more than double for approximately 20 million Americans.

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The House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday by a vote of 230-196 to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years, with 17 Republicans joining Democrats despite opposition from Speaker Mike Johnson.

The House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday by a vote of 230-196 to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years, with 17 Republicans joining Democrats despite opposition from Speaker Mike Johnson.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the three-year extension would increase the federal deficit by approximately $80.6 billion over a decade while expanding health insurance coverage by 4 million people in 2028.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the three-year extension would increase the federal deficit by approximately $80.6 billion over a decade while expanding health insurance coverage by 4 million people in 2028.

Four House Republicans initially signed a Democratic discharge petition in December to force the vote, bypassing Speaker Johnson's objections. The Republicans who signed were Brian Fitzpatrick, Robert Bresnahan, Ryan Mackenzie and Mike Lawler.

Four House Republicans initially signed a Democratic discharge petition in December to force the vote, bypassing Speaker Johnson's objections. The Republicans who signed were Brian Fitzpatrick, Robert Bresnahan, Ryan Mackenzie and Mike Lawler.

President Trump told House Republicans this week to be flexible on Hyde Amendment language regarding abortion funding, though many GOP lawmakers and anti-abortion groups quickly rejected this position.

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President Trump told House Republicans this week to be flexible on Hyde Amendment language regarding abortion funding, though many GOP lawmakers and anti-abortion groups quickly rejected this position.

A bipartisan group of senators is negotiating a compromise that would extend the subsidies for two years with income limits and minimum premium payments of $5 monthly, though disagreements remain over abortion funding restrictions.

A bipartisan group of senators is negotiating a compromise that would extend the subsidies for two years with income limits and minimum premium payments of $5 monthly, though disagreements remain over abortion funding restrictions.

The Senate previously rejected a similar three-year extension in December, falling short of the 60-vote threshold needed to pass, though four Republicans voted with Democrats in support of that measure.

The Senate previously rejected a similar three-year extension in December, falling short of the 60-vote threshold needed to pass, though four Republicans voted with Democrats in support of that measure.

House Passes 3-Year ACA Subsidy Extension Despite GOP Split

House Passes 3-Year ACA Subsidy Extension Despite GOP OppositionSplit

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