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Democrats claim that their priorities include extending benefits to legal citizens and illegal aliens alike. They argue that funding for Obamacare and subsidies are at stake, noting that these programs are set to expire in December.
Scalise counters that Democrats are trying to bail out insurance companies with billions in subsidies—a $400 billion expenditure that he views as wasteful and unnecessary. He also criticizes Obamacare's soaring premiums, which have increased by 80%, according to him, since its enactment, emphasizing that cost reduction should be the focus.