Senator Gallego Urges GOP Support for ACA Subsidy Extensions
During a town hall event in Tucson last Friday, Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, a Democrat, made a strong appeal to congressional Republicans. He called on them to extend the subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that assist in covering insurance plan costs. Gallego’s plea highlights the urgency of maintaining these subsidies as an essential component of healthcare affordability.
The senator encouraged his Republican peers to demonstrate political bravery by opposing the expiration of these subsidies and seeking alternative solutions for healthcare funding. “I think that actually is probably a pretty easy home run no matter if you’re a Democrat or Republican. Now you could argue that maybe we could do some fixes here and there and maybe we’ll just do it for a year or two,” Gallego stated, suggesting a bipartisan approach to health policy reform.
In his remarks, Gallego referenced the late Senator John McCain’s pivotal vote against the repeal of the ACA in 2017. He used McCain’s decision as a precedent for contemporary Republicans, urging them to follow suit and protect healthcare provisions for Americans.
Further illustrating his commitment to the issue, Gallego recently opposed a federal funding bill. This move was part of his strategy to compel a formal vote on the continuation of the critical insurance subsidies that are set to expire.
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