- Senate Democrats are expected to resume talks on their new spending package early this week, with tax credits that lower health insurance premiums for approximately 13 million Americans standing out as one of the most pressing unresolved issues. According to one source, Senator Joe Manchin has rebuffed a Democratic proposal to extend the credits, which cover insurance plans purchased through Affordable Care Act exchanges, though the conservative Democrat and party leaders have talked about the possibility of limiting eligibility based on income to reduce overall costs. (Article here)
July 11, 2022
D.C. News