- Democrats have reintroduced legislation aimed at making enhanced subsidies for ObamaCare permanent to assist with insurance premiums.
- Key proponents include Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Tammy Baldwin, and Representative Lauren Underwood.
- The enhanced subsidies, first implemented during the pandemic, are estimated to cost $335 billion over the next decade, raising concerns among Republicans about financial implications.
- The Congressional Budget Office predicts a significant rise in uninsured individuals if these subsidies expire.
- Support from both sides is mixed, with some Republicans acknowledging the need for subsidies in states with high insurance costs.
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