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Senators Push for Bipartisan Solutions on Health Care Costs

11/17/2025

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Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) told Face the Nation lawmakers must move past the shutdown and pursue bipartisan health care cost solutions, including extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.
She noted that while Democrats and Republicans have discussed reforms, major changes may not be feasible soon and urged collaboration to gain support in both chambers.
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is also in talks with the White House on health care strategies.

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Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) told Face the Nation lawmakers must move past the shutdown and pursue bipartisan health care cost solutions, including extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.
She noted that while Democrats and Republicans have discussed reforms, major changes may not be feasible soon and urged collaboration to gain support in both chambers.
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is also in talks with the White House on health care strategies.