Buttigieg Slams Senate Deal, Urges Healthcare Subsidy Push

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticizes Senates bad deal on government shutdown, emphasizing the need for guaranteed healthcare subsidies to keep Affordable Care Act coverage affordable. He warns of potential coverage loss due to skyrocketing insurance costs. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expresses uncertainty about funding the government, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer votes against the bill due to healthcare funding issues. An agreement is reached to vote on healthcare subsidies in December. Buttigieg urges Democratic supporters to increase pressure on the White House to approve the partys agenda. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.