- Democrats are actively working to maintain subsidies for Obamacare as the deadline for a potential government shutdown approaches.
- The subsidies in question were initially extended during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide financial assistance for healthcare coverage.
- House Democrats attempted to extend these subsidies by using a unanimous consent request during a pro-forma session.
- Rep. Ivey made the formal request for unanimous consent to extend the Obamacare subsidies.
- The request for extending the subsidies was ultimately rejected, signaling a setback for Democrats seeking these extensions.
- The urgency to preserve these subsidies is tied to their expiration coinciding with the looming shutdown deadline.
- This development underscores ongoing challenges and negotiations within Congress related to healthcare and government funding.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrats-attempt-last-ditch-effort-save-obamacare-subsidies-shutdown-end-draws-near)
