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Democrats Urge Republicans: Avoid 75% Premium Spike!

10/6/2025

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Democrats Urge Subsidy Extension

Democrats press Republicans to extend Obamacare subsidies to prevent a 75% spike in premiums.
Republicans blame Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for the impasse; Democrats accuse Republicans of avoiding compromise.
Federal employees outside Washington face pay uncertainty, prompting food banks to brace for demand.
Trump allies warn of political fallout, while polls show equal blame on Trump and congressional Democrats.

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Lawmakers Withhold Salaries

Lawmakers from both parties forgo pay during a nearly week-long shutdown.
Republican Reps. Chip Roy and Ashley Hinson have asked their salaries be withheld.
Democratic Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Lou Correa have made similar requests.
Federal law prohibits permanent forfeiture of congressional salaries.
Sen. Ashley Moody donated her salary during the shutdown to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.

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Democrats Urge Subsidy Extension

Democrats press Republicans to extend Obamacare subsidies to prevent a 75% spike in premiums.
Republicans blame Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for the impasse; Democrats accuse Republicans of avoiding compromise.
Federal employees outside Washington face pay uncertainty, prompting food banks to brace for demand.
Trump allies warn of political fallout, while polls show equal blame on Trump and congressional Democrats.

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