WASHINGTON (WLS) -- Democratic members of Illinois' Congressional delegation are not pleased with their colleague, Sen. Dick Durbin, after he sided with Republicans to reopen the government without extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Just 10 days ago, Durbin held a news conference warning Americans about ACA premiums that may double or triple if Congress does not vote to extend health care subsides eliminated by the Trump administration.

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"We believe that we need to act on this now. It's an emergency situation for many families," Durbin said.

The ACA has been at the center of the government shutdown . Durbin previously supported his political party's position to open the government only if Republicans agree to negotiate a d

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