Millions of Americans face steep health insurance hikes as subsidies expire
This story raises questions about governance, accountability, and American values.
Washington failed, so families pay. But it skips past the choice that created this cliff in the first place, and it downplays how quickly “temporary” subsidies become permanent expectations. Conservatives aren’t indifferent to affordability.
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Efforts to save the subsidies were dropped after a 43-day government shutdown.
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Washington failed, so families pay. But it skips past the choice that created this cliff in the first place, and it downplays how quickly “temporary” subsidies become permanent expectations.
Conservatives aren’t indifferent to affordability. We are skeptical of policies that hide the true cost of coverage and then demand a last-minute bailout. If subsidies are worth keeping, Congress should debate them in daylight, pay for them honestly, and stop using shutdown brinkmanship to jam through spending.
The real issue is public trust and fiscal honesty. A system built on temporary subsidies invites chaos, not stability. Lasting reform should prioritize fairness for taxpayers, transparent budgeting, and institutional stability, not another rushed patch.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.