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Senator Durbin Urges Bipartisan Action to Prevent Health Care Crisis

10/11/2025

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Senator Dick Durbin calls for bipartisan talks as the government shutdown reaches day nine.
He warns millions could see premiums double if Congress does not act quickly.
The Senate rejected funding bills amid a dispute over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Durbin criticizes House Speaker Mike Johnson for keeping the House in recess to quell dissent.
Senator Chuck Schumer says voters want immediate action on health care costs.

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Senator Dick Durbin calls for bipartisan talks as the government shutdown reaches day nine.
He warns millions could see premiums double if Congress does not act quickly.
The Senate rejected funding bills amid a dispute over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Durbin criticizes House Speaker Mike Johnson for keeping the House in recess to quell dissent.
Senator Chuck Schumer says voters want immediate action on health care costs.