Rebecca Davis is a cancer survivor who recently lost her job. She has almost no room for error when it comes to her finances or her health. And how do you plan your life not knowing how much it's going to cost just to to take care of your healthare needs.>> That's a great point. Um um and I think that there's a lot of stress that comes with receiving that bill in the mail. >> Rebecca is one of 22 million Americans who benefit from premium subsidies through the Affordable Care Act.also known as Obamacare. Th ...

Obamacare costs look set to spike for millions of Americans as Senate votes fail https://t.co/cYdy2pL9Rx ...

The president said at a lot of times in your home state the other evening that affordability is a Democrat hoax. Are you involved in some sort of conspiracy here. What is you referring to.Well, often I am bewildered by what exactly the president says. He says the problem is that too many kids have 37 pencils. I can assure you I don't have 37 pencils.Neither does my daughter. You know, this president really was elected more than any other reason, as you kind of referred to just a few moments ago. He was elec ...

The Senate rejected a Republican plan to replace expiring Obamacare subsidies with federally funded health savings accounts, teeing up a vote later in the day on a Democratic bill to extend the tax credits that is also expected to fail https://t.co/s8QG56I8oR ...

I do want to pivot to some other breaking news this morning. We're expecting senators to vote any moment on dueling health care bills with Affordable Care Act premium spikes looming for millions of Americans. And joining us now is Pennsylvania Democratic Congressman Brendan Bole.He's the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee. Congressman, we'll keep our eye on the vote as that's about to get underway any moment. Both votes likely to fail today and that leaves millions of Americans in limbo with the tim ...

Political Event & Judicial Conduct - A federal judge, Emil Boie, appointed by Donald Trump, attended a political rally, raising questions about judicial impartiality [1][2][3] - The judge claimed to be present as a private citizen [2] - This event marks the judge's return to the "campaign trail" after a period of absence [4] Economic Critique & Political Strategy - The rally is perceived as a "desperation move" by the former president [7] - The former president's claims about improving affordability are challenged, with accusations of a "con job" regarding promises to lower prices [9] - Prices are reportedly higher than when the former president took office [10] - The White House is accused of prioritizing curated narratives over improving the reality for people [11] - Democrats overperformed by double digits in Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, and California, suggesting a negative political impact of the former president's policies [14] Healthcare Policy & Affordability - The former president's healthcare plans are criticized as unrealistic and insufficient to cover rising premiums [23][24] - An individual's premium increase from $700/month to $1,500/month is cited as an example of the healthcare affordability crisis [23] - The average premium increase in Pennsylvania is expected to be over 100% [25] - The former president's policies are alleged to fund tax breaks for billionaires by cutting over $1 trillion from healthcare, potentially causing 15 million Americans to lose their healthcare [26] - Republicans lack a coherent healthcare plan despite years of opposition to Obamacare [19][20][21]

FIGURES THIS OUT. HERE'S RYAN NOBLES IN TONIGHT'S BREAKDOWN. - REMEMBER THIS.- GOOD EVENING. THE LONGEST GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IN AMERICAN HISTORY. - AND WHILE THE SHUTDOWN MAY BE OVER FOR NOW, THE CRISIS OF RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS IS NOT.WITH HEALTH CARE SUBSIDIES FOR MILLIONS SET TO EXPIRE WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT ON NEW YEAR'S EVE. REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP NOW COMMITTING TO A VOTE ON AN ALTERNATIVE PLAN. - BUT I CAN TELL YOU, IS AS A CONFERENCE, OUR MEMBERS AND I CAN'T SAY 100%, BUT I THINK FOR THE MO ...

Senate votes are set for Thursday on a Republican proposal funding health-savings accounts and a rival Democratic plan extending enhanced Obamacare payments https://t.co/5otAP1nXqT ...

Sahel, I know you're sticking around for us because a Senate vote to address the looming spike in premiums for millions of Americans is fast approaching. Senate Democrats are expected to force a vote on their proposal of a clean three-year extension of those expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. That legislation is expected to fail.Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader John Thun told reporters this afternoon that Republicans will offer up their own plan, a bill to expand access to health savings accounts. Thi ...

Healthcare Policy & Political Landscape - Senate Republicans are proposing a plan by Cassidy and Crapo to provide individuals with money for health savings accounts instead of government subsidies, but it's unlikely to pass [2] - House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, plan a vote on healthcare before year-end and aim to continue working on the issue into the first and second quarters of next year [3][4] - The Republican party's stance on healthcare is complicated by the need to appeal to working-class voters who benefit from ACA subsidies [8][9] - Extending affordable care subsidies is politically challenging for Republicans due to opposition from the ultra-right wing [8] - A compromise on healthcare is possible, potentially involving a one-year extension to postpone the debate beyond the next election [20][21] Potential Crisis & Solutions - A significant crisis, potentially requiring President Trump's intervention, might be necessary to prompt Republicans to act quickly and collaborate with Democrats on healthcare [17][18] - Direct financial assistance to individuals for healthcare is debated, with concerns that it could further enrich insurance companies [12][16] Public Sentiment & Political Opportunity - Voters are increasingly frustrated with the healthcare system, feeling underserved by lawmakers who prioritize tax breaks for the wealthy and the interests of health insurance companies [22][23][24] - There's an opportunity for a political figure to address public anger and advocate for better healthcare access and affordability [24][25] - The high cost of healthcare is a major cause of bankruptcy in the US [27] Shifting Views on Healthcare - Healthcare is increasingly viewed as a public need and even a right, potentially influencing upcoming elections [30] - Republicans are criticized for lacking a viable alternative to Obamacare [30][31] - People want healthcare, not just health savings accounts [32]