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Senator Kelly Pushes for ACA Tax Credit Extension Amid Crisis

10/19/2025

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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) urged extending Affordable Care Act tax credits during his appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box.
He cited constituents' hardship, including a mother of three and a 63-year-old woman facing bankruptcy from rising medical costs.
Kelly warned that inaction could cause millions to lose health care coverage.
Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) insisted Democrats must first reopen the government before discussing health care.

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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) urged extending Affordable Care Act tax credits during his appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box.
He cited constituents' hardship, including a mother of three and a 63-year-old woman facing bankruptcy from rising medical costs.
Kelly warned that inaction could cause millions to lose health care coverage.
Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) insisted Democrats must first reopen the government before discussing health care.