JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The federal government shutdown continues with no end in sight. It’s a partisan fight.
Democrats cast it as a high-stakes health care showdown, and Republicans exude confidence that the approach won’t find traction, while constantly reminding the public that the Dems forced the shutdown.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history, saying he “won’t negotiate” with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen.
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But a new KFF analysis shows that 80% of all premium tax credits benefited enrollees in states Trump won.
There is less than a month to go before many Americans choose next year’s health insurance plan. The standoff is about what is about to happen in health care markets. And unless there is a resolution, health care may become unaffordable for millions of Americans.
Emily Gee oversees economic and health policy for the Center for American Progress. She talked with News4JAX Anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show about what’s at stake.
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