Senate Guardians of Pedophiles deeply divided over next steps on rising health care costs [View all]

Senate Republicans are deeply divided over how to handle rising health insurance premiums now that the longest government shutdown in American history is over.

Negotiations between a group of 10-12 Republicans and Democrats led by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) gained momentum last week, but many GOP senators are staunchly opposed to extending premium subsidies and view the ObamaCare marketplaces as unsalvageable.

About 20 Democratic offices have put out feelers on a potential deal to extend the subsidies, according to a Senate aide familiar with the negotiations.

While Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has talked up the chances of reaching a bipartisan deal, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has been among the most skeptical voices on extending the enhanced subsidies that were enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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