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House GOP splits over Obamacare fix as costs poised to spike for millions
- House Republicans are scrambling to craft a bipartisan plan to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies before the 2025 expiration.
- Speaker Mike Johnson said the House would vote on a healthcare plan by the end of the month, signaling urgency.
- A core divide exists between conservatives opposing subsidies and moderates seeking reforms with longer-term cost cuts.
- Groups led by Rep. Jen Kiggans and Rep. Josh Gottheimer proposed a framework for a short-term extension with reforms.
- Some Republicans advocate exploring a discharge petition to force a vote, though leaders have shown reluctance.
- Conservatives argue the country needs 'healthcare freedom' rather than expanding subsidies.
- Moderates see a path to broader reform by expanding subsidies temporarily while pursuing longer-term fixes.
- Democrats claim the enhanced subsidies prevent spikes in insurance costs, with expiration looming at year-end 2025.
- Lawmakers stress the need for guardrails to root out fraud and inactive enrollees if subsidies are extended.
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