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Senate Votes on Controversial Health Care Proposals Thursday

12/12/2025

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The Senate will vote Thursday on health care proposals as Republicans introduce the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act.
The act would redirect federal subsidies to health savings accounts to lower premiums.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the plan empowers patients over insurance companies.
Democrats propose a three-year extension of Obamacare subsidies, which Republicans criticize as politically motivated.
Speaker Mike Johnson says healthcare legislation will continue into 2026.

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The Senate will vote Thursday on health care proposals as Republicans introduce the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act.
The act would redirect federal subsidies to health savings accounts to lower premiums.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the plan empowers patients over insurance companies.
Democrats propose a three-year extension of Obamacare subsidies, which Republicans criticize as politically motivated.
Speaker Mike Johnson says healthcare legislation will continue into 2026.