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Senate Republicans float direct health payments to end shutdown stalemate: WSJ Nov. 09, 2025 1:45 PM ETiShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)By : Rob Williams, SA News Editor Comments Senate Republicans have offered a new proposal aimed at breaking the monthlong government shutdown, suggesting that some healthcare funds go directly to households instead of financing another year of expanded Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. Quick Insights It could reduce traditional ACA subsidies, potentially affecting insurance affordability for low-income Americans. Republicans argue this approach gives patients more control and direct access to healthcare dollars. The proposal is seen as creating movement toward bipartisan compromise and possibly resolving the shutdown impasse. Recommended For You More Trending News
