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Democrats are accusing Republicans of wanting to inflate Affordable Care Act premiums amid the ongoing federal government shutdown debate as critics argue it's proof that the program was not sustainable to begin with.

One reason for the shutdown centers around the "enhanced" tax credits for Affordable Care Act premiums as the subsidies, which started in 2021, are set to end this year, according to KFF .

"If you live in these states, your ACA premiums are about to jump: SD - Up 235% LA - Up 150% WV - Up 387% WY - Up 382% TN - Up 320% MS - Up 314% AK - Up 346%," Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., posted on X.

GOP ACCUSES DEMS OF RISKING SHUTDOWN TO RESTORE ‘ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT HEALTHCARE’

"Republicans are fighting to make sure th

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