Following the inevitable end of the government shutdown, Democrat and Republican congressional leaders along with President Trump will begin negotiations on a Fiscal Year 2026 spending bill. One of the major issues facing the negotiators is the extension of the “temporary” Obamacare subsidies passed as part of the 2021 Covid relief bill. While many Republicans will say they oppose extending the subsidies, the fact is that few members are willing to allow their constituents' healthcare premiums to increase because of congressional inaction. This is especially true in an election year.
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