Listen: Health care was at the center of the federal government shutdown. KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner appeared Oct. 22 on WAMU's “Health Hub” to explain the health care compromises some lawmakers want before they agree to reopen the government.
Affordable Care Act tax breaks are at the heart of one of the longest Government shutdowns in US history. Families and federal employees are beginning to feel the impact. Food aid programs could ran out of money at the end of the month. And federal health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have faced layoffs.
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner appeared on air. WAMU, October 22, “Health Center.”” to discuss possible compromises that could reopen the government.
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