Senate rejects rival Obamacare bills. Here's what that means for ACA subsidies - Axios
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed openness to continued bipartisan talks despite deep skepticism from both parties regarding a healthcare deal.
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The Senate rejected both Democratic and Republican healthcare proposals, effectively ensuring the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits by year-end and setting up a major healthcare affordability clash for the midterm elections.
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