“As of Jan. 1, that is a different time than before because the ACA [subsidies] expired,” Schumer said. “On the other hand, we’d like to get an appropriations bill done. That’s a Jan. 30 deadline … We’re trying to work with the Republicans to get it done.”
“We’re working on appropriation bills to prevent another shutdown, now,” said Democrat Sen. Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico, acknowledging the human stakes of legislative stalemate.“Let’s see what January brings. But people are hurting. Everything’s getting more expensive.”
Congress Left Without a Health Care Deal. What Comes Next?
