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Sanders Urges ACA Subsidy Extension Amid Healthcare Crisis

11/19/2025

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Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) urged Democratic lawmakers to extend ACA subsidies amid rising insurance premiums.
He criticized the government shutdown as a result of failed negotiations over these subsidies.
He warned Republican policies could worsen the healthcare crisis, increasing medical bankruptcies and unaffordable care.
He backs extending ACA tax credits, expanding Medicare, and reducing prescription drug costs.

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Story summary

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) urged Democratic lawmakers to extend ACA subsidies amid rising insurance premiums.
He criticized the government shutdown as a result of failed negotiations over these subsidies.
He warned Republican policies could worsen the healthcare crisis, increasing medical bankruptcies and unaffordable care.
He backs extending ACA tax credits, expanding Medicare, and reducing prescription drug costs.