Speaker Johnson on families paying more for health care: 'Boy, I hope not'

Healthcare Policy & Subsidies - The debate centers on healthcare, specifically Obamacare subsidies, impacting families' open enrollment decisions [1] - 24 million Americans could see their healthcare costs double, and 4 million could lose coverage entirely in the coming months [5] - 78% of Americans support extending ACA subsidies [6] - The subsidies are set to expire on December 31st, leaving a 3-month negotiation window [2] - 30,000 people in one district in southwest Ohio could see their healthcare premiums double, and 14,000 could lose coverage starting January 1 [11] Government Shutdown & Political Stance - The government shutdown is impacting healthcare, with long-term care facilities and rural hospitals potentially shutting down, and hospitals laying off staff [15][16] - There are conflicting reports regarding communication between parties since the Oval Office meeting [16] - Some Republicans are reportedly uncomfortable with the strategy of waiting for Democrats to agree on a clean continuing resolution [9][10] - The President is being urged to facilitate a deal to reopen the government and protect healthcare [8][12]