House Republicans divided over Obamacare as GOP eyes fix after shutdown
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House Republicans are divided over extending Obamacare enhanced subsidies while crafting a longer-term healthcare package.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
But the fight over Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), continues to drive a wedge within the House GOP. At the heart of the issue are Obamacare subsidies enhanced significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic — enhancements that are set to expire at the end of this year without congressional action. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
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