Summary
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a member of Congress from Georgia, is opposing her Republican Party over the expiration of Obamacare subsidies that may cause insurance costs to rise. She supports extending these subsidies to avoid making health insurance unaffordable for Americans. This comes during a government shutdown standoff, highlighting divisions within her party and affecting millions who might face higher premiums.
Key Facts
- Marjorie Taylor Greene is a U.S. representative from Georgia.
- She spoke against the potential expiration of Obamacare subsidies.
- If these subsidies expire, health insurance premiums could double for many people.
- Funding for Obamacare runs out at the end of this year, and Democrats want to extend it.
- Greene broke with her party, supporting subsidy extensions amid a government shutdown.
- She described the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as having made insurance too expensive for her family.
- Greene claimed that her children's insurance costs could double if subsidies end.
