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Some Utahns face steep premium hikes if enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act premiums expire at the end of this year.

Democrats have made credits the focus of the ongoing government shutdown.

Utah Republicans are open to debate on extending credits, but want the shutdown to end first.

CEDAR HILLS, Utah County — Brick Williams can be found criss-crossing northern Utah County to teach guitar, sometimes working until well after dark most nights of the week.

He caters primarily to students, so his day often starts when school lets out. With an average of 55 to 60 students at any time, that means he typically teaches "until around 10 o'clock every night."

"It's definitely a full-time job and keeps me busy, but I enjoy it. I really

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