Republicans argued there's plenty of time to negotiate ACA subsidies after reopening government because they don't expire until December 31, 2025.
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FALSE. Republicans misrepresented marketplace mechanics. Though subsidies legally expired December 31, insurers finalized 2026 rates by October—before the shutdown even started. Waiting until December...
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