Some Arizonans hope looming government shutdown will force negotiations over health care costs The federal government could shut down Wednesday, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress at an impasse over health care policies. Democrats want to extend enhanced premium tax
Democrats want tax credits for health care included in spending package
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What ACA subsidy expiration means for Iowa families as shutdown looms
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Small business owners, employees worry about higher health insurance costs
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Inflation is creeping higher, with some Americans saying they’re squeezed: “It’s really challenging”
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‘I’m scared’: Why costs for Affordable Care Act health plans in AZ could soar in 2026
‘I’m scared’: Why costs for Affordable Care Act health plans in AZ could soar in 2026 With Affordable Care Act insurance at the center of a federal shutdown, Gilbert resident Steve Gomez fears what will happen to his family’s out-of-pocket
From fields to fridges: How the government shutdown is impacting farmers across America
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