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On Thursday, both Democrats and Republicans failed to get their healthcare plans through the Senate. Amid the chaos, however, Speaker Mike Johnson suggested to reporters that he’s working with Republicans to craft a new plan.
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From the Daily Caller:
Senate Democrats and Republicans each rejected the other’s healthcare plan Thursday, as dueling votes on extending enhanced ACA subsidies and expanding Health Savings Accounts both failed amid leaders declaring the opposing plans “dead on arrival.” Johnson spoke briefly to reporters in the Capitol, saying that he and his conference are crafting a plan that goes beyond the Democrats’ push to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
“I‘ve spoken to all my colleagues. We‘ve all worked around the clock to try to come up with a solution that satisfies the needs of all of our constituents,” Johnson said.
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“We‘re working on a package of legislation that will reduce premiums for all Americans, not just 7% of them,” Johnson told Raju. “And I‘ve been talking to every one of these colleagues in tough districts about that. So, stay tuned, there’s more to come.”
Democrats had initially sought to extend soon-expiring Obamacare subsidies for another three years. Republicans, meanwhile, had hoped to pass the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act, which would have allowed the Obamacare subsidies to expire and instead steer around $1,000 into Health Savings Accounts tied to Bronze or Catastrophic ACA plans.
Republicans, including the President, have rallied behind the idea of giving money directly to Americans instead of insurance companies. While we don’t yet know what kind of plan Speaker Johnson is working on, we can assume it will incorporate this core aspect as well.
Let’s pray for Speaker Johnson and for all our lawmakers as they work to lower prices and fix American healthcare!
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(Excerpt from the Daily Caller. Photo Credit: Office of Speaker Mike Johnson)
