Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
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Key Points:
- Bipartisan talks to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits for two years have stalled, with Republican Senator Bernie Moreno blaming Democratic leaders for the lack of progress.
- The proposed compromise includes extending the ACA's open enrollment period to March 1, imposing a 700% federal poverty level income cap, eliminating zero-premium plans, and penalizing fraudulent enrollments with fines.
- Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, criticize Republicans for inaction, while abortion funding restrictions (Hyde amendment) remain a major sticking point hindering bipartisan agreement.
- Previous efforts saw some Republican support for a three-year extension bill passed in the House, but it failed in the Senate; Democrats continue to push for this longer extension as the
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