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Senator Padilla Blasts GOP Over Looming Health Care Crisis

12/13/2025

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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) criticized Congressional Republicans for their role in a health care crisis affecting nearly 22 million Americans.
Following a 43-day government shutdown, Padilla condemned Republicans for rejecting a Democratic plan to extend ACA tax credits.
He warned that without these subsidies, health care costs could skyrocket.
Padilla urged bipartisan cooperation to protect health care coverage and prevent an affordability crisis as the tax credits near expiration.

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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) criticized Congressional Republicans for their role in a health care crisis affecting nearly 22 million Americans.
Following a 43-day government shutdown, Padilla condemned Republicans for rejecting a Democratic plan to extend ACA tax credits.
He warned that without these subsidies, health care costs could skyrocket.
Padilla urged bipartisan cooperation to protect health care coverage and prevent an affordability crisis as the tax credits near expiration.