The Des Moines Register
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Democrats are pushing to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies as part of a deal to avert a government shutdown on Sept. 30.
Iowa Republicans, including US Rep. Zach Nunn, argue that the government funding bill and the ACA subsidy extension should be handled separately.
Both parties are blaming each other for a potential shutdown, with advocacy groups launching ad campaigns to pressure lawmakers.
Iowa Republicans say Democrats shouldn't play politics with government funding. Democrats are increasing pressure on Republicans to extend Obamacare subsidies that have helped keep health care plans affordable.
The federal government could shut down Tuesday, Sept. 30 unless Congress passes a government funding deal. Democrats are seeking to ensure that any funding bill reve
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