How Will MAGA Winning Shutdown Impact Kansas City?!?

Like it or not . . .

Most Democratic Party Loyalists are fuming over the shutdown defeat. 

From our local media . . . The aftermath focuses on local costs . . .  

"Thousands of Kansas Citians getting health insurance through the ACA marketplace, also known as Obamacare, are weighing options for 2026 coverage. As open enrollment gets underway, many are learning they will face substantially higher costs.

"Most insurance companies providing coverage are raising premiums, which accounts for part of the cost increase. But for many people, the bulk of the price jump can be traced to the expected expiration of federal tax credits, which for the last four years have heavily subsidized premiums for most of the 24 million Americans enrolled in the ACA marketplace.

"Those tax credits expire on Dec. 31. Democrats made extending them their primary demand in a budget fight that shuttered the federal government for more than 40 days this fall. But a Nov. 9 deal to pass a budget resolution does not include promises from Republicans to fund extended tax credits.

"That means many people will be left with unaffordable insurance bills, which is likely to increase the uninsured population." 

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We'll share a few local connections and overview reports . . .  

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Progressive group calls for Sen. Chuck Schumer to resign over shutdown vote

Progressive groups are angry that Schumer was unable to keep his members together and that the deal doesn't include the things Democrats wanted.

Senators reach tentative deal to end the government shutdown

The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it will still need to clear the House, which will likely take days.

Trump slams air traffic controllers who called out during the government shutdown

Trump said on social media that he wasn't happy with controllers who called out of work, and suggested a $10,000 bonus for those who didn't take any time off during the shutdown.

Health insurance prices set to soar out of reach for many Kansas Citians

After Democrats' demands to save ACA marketplace tax subsidies came up short, millions of Americans are expected to lose health coverage in January.

Kansas City Airport faces delays, cancellations amid government shutdown

Flight delays and cancellations mount at Kansas City International Airport due to government shutdown, with FAA reducing operations.

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