MILWAUKEE — Republicans control all branches of government in Washington, but Democrats are demanding that any funding agreement include provisions to prevent health insurance cost increases for millions of Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act ( ACA) subsidies.

The debate hits close to home for small business owners like Katie Rose, co-owner of Goodkind restaurant in Milwaukee's Bayview neighborhood. Rose has operated the restaurant for more than a decade, working long hours in an industry known for limited healthcare benefits.

"It allowed me to have health insurance for the very first time in my life only a few years ago, and I am well into my 40s," Rose said.

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Rose currently pays $400 per month for i

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