WASHINGTON— The federal government shut down for 43 days last year when Democrats demanded Republicans extend the enhanced premium credits that helped pay for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace that expired Dec. 31. "These enhanced premium tax credits keep their coverage affordable," said Jan Moller, executive director of Invest in…
The Senate bill sailed through that body with a 36-1 vote, but the House of Delegates version, House Bill 1228, was tabled early in the session. Israel O'Quinn, R- Washington County, the House bill's sponsor, after the House Labor and Commerce Committee changed its mind last week about tabling the Senate bill. After another look at the Senate bill and a rare vote…
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