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Congress Faces Healthcare Crisis as January Deadline Approaches

12/17/2025

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Congress struggles to address healthcare reform before year-end as premiums rise for 24 million Americans.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says no bill will pass, but a January path could open if Democrats cooperate.
House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a bill enabling groups to buy 'association' health plans to cut costs.
Critics warn the GOP's reluctance to extend Obamacare subsidies could leave constituents without support as January 1 deadline approaches.

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Congress struggles to address healthcare reform before year-end as premiums rise for 24 million Americans.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says no bill will pass, but a January path could open if Democrats cooperate.
House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a bill enabling groups to buy 'association' health plans to cut costs.
Critics warn the GOP's reluctance to extend Obamacare subsidies could leave constituents without support as January 1 deadline approaches.