Senator Susan Collins, a key player in the budget process, believes that the end of the government shutdown might be in sight. She thinks that after Tuesday's elections, there could be a breakthrough in the negotiations. Collins has been talking to both Democrats and Republicans, and she's hopeful that a deal can be made, especially about the Affordable Care Act subs...
The government shutdown is now in its fourth week, and things aren't looking good. Senate Republicans are heading to the White House, not to talk about ending the shutdown, but to show they're on the same page as President Trump. They're not budging on any Democratic demands. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are sticking to their guns. They won't vote for the House-passe...
Alaska is in a tough spot when it comes to health care. The state already has some of the highest health care costs in the country. Now, there's a big problem coming up. The extra help that makes health insurance affordable for many Alaskans is about to run out. This isn't just a problem for a few people. It's a big deal for thousands of families. Imagine trying to ...
The political standoff in Washington is heating up, with Republicans and the Trump administration preparing for a prolonged government shutdown. They're taking steps to shield themselves from political fallout and put pressure on Democrats. The White House is moving funds around to ensure military personnel still get paid, a move that benefits Republicans but leaves ...
The government shutdown is now in its tenth day, and one of the main issues causing the delay is healthcare subsidies. These subsidies, part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), help people pay for their health insurance. They were expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to help more people afford insurance. However, these expanded subsidies are set to expire at the end o...
The government might close down soon. Republicans have a plan to keep things running, but Democrats aren't happy. They want changes. If they can't agree, the government could stop working. The Republicans want to keep the government funded until late November. They also want to add more money for security. But Democrats say no. They want to fix health care subsidies...
As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly recedes, Washington is gearing up for its next major showdown over healthcare. A letter signed by 41 Senate Democrats and 154 House Democrats, led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Lauren Underwood, has set the stage for a heated debate about the fate of enhanced subsidies for low-income healthcare recipients. The question on everyone's...