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House Passes 3-Year ACA Subsidy Extension Despite GOP Split

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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Metaculus Prediction

There's a 5% chance that the Affordable Care Act will be repealed before Jan. 1, 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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