Congress Faces Government Shutdown Amid ACA Subsidy Dispute
Congress is nearing a government shutdown as Democrats and Republicans clash over expiring ACA subsidies and health care funding. The standoff threatens federal services and employee pay.
Democrats' Funding Proposal Could Add $1.4T and Expand Obamacare Subsidies
Democrats' latest Continuing Resolution proposal to prevent a government shutdown could increase federal costs by $1.4 trillion, reversing healthcare reforms and extending Obamacare subsidies, raising critical budget and insurance marketplace implications.
Concerns Raised Over U.S. House Budget Bill's Medicaid and SNAP Cuts
The U.S. House budget reconciliation bill proposes significant Medicaid and SNAP cuts and large tax reductions, raising concerns about safety net erosion, rising federal debt, and increased income inequality.
House Republicans Propose $4.9 Trillion Tax Breaks with Medicaid and SNAP Cuts
House Republicans propose a $4.9 trillion tax package focused on expanding tax breaks financed by Medicaid and SNAP program cuts, impacting healthcare and nutrition assistance sectors.
Key U.S. Budget Negotiations, Local Developments, and Health Benefit Changes
Congressman Lloyd Smucker influences budget reconciliation and healthcare benefits with rising premiums for part-time Lancaster General Health workers. Local updates on West Art renovation and mental health prison transfer.