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Congress Confronts Rising Healthcare Costs Amid GOP Debate

1/6/2026

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Health insurance companies will testify before Congress as the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee address rising healthcare costs.
House Republicans aim to counter a vote on extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies that expired at the end of 2025, despite most Republicans opposing them.
A separate House Republican healthcare bill would let small businesses buy group health plans, potentially reducing premiums by about 12%.

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Health insurance companies will testify before Congress as the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee address rising healthcare costs.
House Republicans aim to counter a vote on extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies that expired at the end of 2025, despite most Republicans opposing them.
A separate House Republican healthcare bill would let small businesses buy group health plans, potentially reducing premiums by about 12%.