US House expands healthcare subsidies but bill faces uphill battle in Senate
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House Passes 3-Year ACA Subsidy Extension Despite GOP Split
House Passes 3-Year ACA Subsidy Extension Despite GOP Split
Above: House Democratic leaders after passing an extension of health care subsidies related to Obamacare. Image credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
The Spin
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