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Breaking down the Affordable Care Act: How it works and why it's so costly

Breaking down the Affordable Care Act: How it works and why it's so costly

Update: 2025-10-30
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The government remains shut down, as lawmakers fight over extending healthcare subsidies. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Zeke Emanuel, who helped draft the Affordable Care Act.
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Breaking down the Affordable Care Act: How it works and why it's so costly

Breaking down the Affordable Care Act: How it works and why it's so costly