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The Senate is expected to vote today on dueling health care proposals as enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans are set to expire soon.
Democrats won the promise of a vote to extend the subsidies in exchange
for ending the recent shutdown.
They're pitching a three-year extension.
Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar says millions of Americans will see their premium skyrocket
if the subsidies expire.
They have to start paying the new rate starting next week.
Monday, December 15th.
That's why we're doing this vote right now.
The Republican bill, explained Senator Bill Cassidy, would not extend the subsidies.
Who gets some money?
Insurance companies.
Instead,