ACA Funding Debate Forces Shutdown

Democrats withheld votes to force shutdown, Republicans must agree to extend ACA tax credits.
2021 ACA expansion limited higher earners to 8.5% income, enrollment 24 million.
Republicans want income limits and end auto-enrollment, Thune demands changes for subsidies.
Urgency as Nov 1 approaches, 60% worry health costs, KFF estimates 114% premium rise to $1,016.
Lawmakers propose 1-2 year extensions or phased approaches, Democrats introduced September legislation for permanent credit extension.
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