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Congressional staffer briefs neighborhood meeting on federal shutdown risks to health programs and local projects
Summary
A representative from Congressman Andre Carson’s office summarized effects of the federal government shutdown on healthcare subsidies, research funding and local projects; staff urged residents to contact the office for casework with utility billing and to watch for changes to Affordable Care Act subsidies and other programs.
An aide representing U.S. Rep. Andre Carson told the meeting that the current federal shutdown is already affecting health‑care subsidies, research funding and certain local projects.
"If you know someone who is on an Affordable Care Act plan...those subsidies are sunsetting this year," the aide said, urging residents…
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