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January 9, 2026

17 House Republicans Join Democrats to Restore Obamacare Subsidies
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On Capitol Hill, the House has passed a bill to restore subsidies for
the Affordable Care Act for three years. Seventeen Republicans joined
with Democrats to pass the measure. But it is unclear if the bill will
pass in the Senate. Health insurance premiums soared this month for
millions after the subsidies expired.


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