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Congress on Verge of Shutdown Amid ACA Funding Crisis

9/28/2025

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Congress faces a shutdown as funding expires Wednesday, Democrats pushing Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidy extensions.
Some Republicans back subsidies but favor a short-term funding bill, deeming Democrats' demands extreme.
Senator Maria Cantwell warns failure to act could cost $23 billion for 24 million Americans relying on ACA.
Cantwell’s report shows premium hikes up to 40%, concentrated in Republican-led states.

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Congress faces a shutdown as funding expires Wednesday, Democrats pushing Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidy extensions.
Some Republicans back subsidies but favor a short-term funding bill, deeming Democrats' demands extreme.
Senator Maria Cantwell warns failure to act could cost $23 billion for 24 million Americans relying on ACA.
Cantwell’s report shows premium hikes up to 40%, concentrated in Republican-led states.