Amid Government Shutdown, Democrats Fight to Extend Affordable Health Care Tax Credits
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The federal government shutdown is creating concerns about the impact on Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans. The Hispanic voting bloc, which significantly contributed to the GOP’s power, warns that Congress needs to pass a law to maintain low premiums for ACA plans for the approximately 4.7 million people in Florida. With open enrollment looming, Democrats are using the shutdown to pressure Republicans into extending billions of dollars in federal tax credits that have helped lower premiums and reduce the number of uninsured Americans.
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 3 in Washington, D.C.
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During the U.S. federal government shutdown, Julio Fuentes warned that Hispanic votes, which helped the GOP gain power, could be at risk if Congress doesn’t preserve low premiums for Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans.
\”Hispanic voters aided in returning Donald Trump to the White House,\” said Fuentes, the CEO of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. \”Republican leaders must keep coverage affordable to retain their constituents’ support.\”
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