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Democrats stand firm on ACA subsidies

Senate Democrats shot down a House-passed stopgap bill to fund the government, not budging on their demand that ObamaCare premium tax subsidies be extended ahead of their year-end expiration.

© The Hill, Greg Nash

Nearly all Senate Democrats voted against the bill, with Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) was the sole Democrat to vote for the measure.

Democrats were joined by two Republicans, Sens. Rand Paul (Ky.) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska).

Democrats tried to pass their own version of a continuing resolution that contained health provisions, but Senate Republicans blocked their proposal.

Government funding is due to expire Sept. 30. Federal departments and agencies will be forced to curtail operations and furlough workers unless Congre

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