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EdmondDantes_

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12. I think that we planned on extending

Reply to MichMan (Reply #11)

Fri Dec 5, 2025, 08:55 AM

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But we had to fit the extensions under the reconciliation rules and that was what we bargained with Joe Manchin over. Just like the Republicans did with the Trump tax cuts for individuals that were set to expire and then Republicans claimed not extending temporary tax cuts would be a giant tax increase.

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Schumer says Democrats will offer 3-year extension of health care tax credits [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 4 OP

Ask for 3 to get 2 or at least 1 underpants Dec 4 #1

He can offer anything he wants to Bettie Dec 4 #2

The "leverage" (if you can call it that) is putting every D on record voting for and every R voting against InstantGratification Dec 4 #4

It's not gonna' be just red areas that are hurt by this...... groundloop Dec 4 #5

I agree with that, I wanted them to hold out longer too. InstantGratification Dec 4 #8

"the record" makes no difference when MAGA can present their own reality to voters uponit7771 Friday #9

Wasn't that what happened when the enhanced covid subsidies were instituted in the first place? MichMan Friday #11

I think that we planned on extending EdmondDantes_ Friday #12

I'm not certain how we'd get to extended subsidies with a longer shutdown EdmondDantes_ Friday #10

Sen Dave McCormick (R-PA) said just Deminpenn Dec 4 #3

I believe that could happen. tavernier Dec 4 #7

TY Kick for Dems. Cha Dec 4 #6