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Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms

Health care is at the center of a political debate as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs. Enrollment in the marketplaces created by the ACA dropped this year, mainly due to the expiration of federal credits.

Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms

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Health care is at the center of a political debate as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs.

Enrollment in the marketplaces created by the ACA dropped this year, mainly due to the expiration of federal credits.

Vice President Vance also announced plans to cancel coverage for nearly 760,000 people, citing claims of widespread fraud.

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Health care is at the center of a political debate as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs. Enrollment in the marketplaces created by the ACA dropped this year, mainly due to the expiration of federal credits. Vice President Vance also announced plans to cancel coverage for nearly 760,000 people, citing claims of widespread fraud.

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