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Sen. Murphy Slams Dems for Neglecting ACA Subsidies

11/17/2025

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Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized Democrats for reopening the government without extending Affordable Care Act subsidies that expire in January and could raise premiums.
He said the move empowers President Donald Trump, who blamed Democrats for the shutdown, and called for a vote to extend subsidies.
Dr. Mehmet Oz of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said discussions on extending the subsidies are ongoing and depend on addressing inefficiencies.

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Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized Democrats for reopening the government without extending Affordable Care Act subsidies that expire in January and could raise premiums.
He said the move empowers President Donald Trump, who blamed Democrats for the shutdown, and called for a vote to extend subsidies.
Dr. Mehmet Oz of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said discussions on extending the subsidies are ongoing and depend on addressing inefficiencies.