About those health care claims fueling the federal shutdown

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Democrats are concerned about the upcoming expiration of expanded Affordable Care Act subsidies, which could cause premiums to rise significantly.

Republicans argue Democrats want to fund health care for immigrants in the country illegally, a claim Democrats deny.

As a federal shutdown that began Oct. 1 continues, congressional Democrats still refuse to back a short-term reopening of the government, saying they first want what they characterize as dire concerns over health care addressed, while Republicans leading the House and Senate argue Democrats are more concerned with providing health care to undocumented immigrants.

Each side dismisses the other's contention. Here's a look at both arguments.

Yes, health care faces a potential near-term crisis

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