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Health insurance subsidy standoff pits affordable care for millions against federal budget constraints

Lawmakers limited Affordable Care Act subsidies to a few years, setting the stage for a fight over them in 2025.Ted Eytan/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

As the federal government entered a shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025, competing narratives quickly emerged about the cause.

AI can help the government spend billions better. But humans have to be in charge
Getty ImagesThe New Zealand government spends about NZ$51.5 billion each year – around 20% of GDP – on goods, ser…
‘America’s big case’: the US Supreme Court raises doubts about Trump’s tariff regime
The US Supreme Court has heard arguments overnight on the legality of President Donald Trump’s “liberation day&rd…
As retail workers brace for the silly season, this 20c solution could dial down customer verbal abuse
More than 1.4 million people are employed in Australian retail and fast food businesses. Sadly, it’s not always a happy…
Could a ‘grey swan’ event bring down the AI revolution? Here are 3 risks we should be preparing for
James Lauritz/GettyThe term “black swan” refers to a shocking event on nobody’s radar until it actually hap…
How the plastics industry shifted responsibility for recycling onto you, the consumer
Australia’s recycling system has been lurching from one crisis to another for decades. Soft-plastic schemes are collaps…
Navigating the New Normal in Fleet Operations: A Raw Look at 2025’s Industry Shifts
The Year of Reckoning for Fleet Management 2025 isn’t just another year for fleet operators. It’s the year where everythi…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin
Introduction Darwin’s property market is known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and rural investments. With constant changes in market demand, infrastructure development, and lifestyle shifts, understanding the real value…

Australian Skin Clinics appoint new CEO as it continues its expansion
Looking to make 2017 its year for growth, leading national medi-aesthetics company Australian Skin Clinics have appointed Kevin Waite to the role of CEO to help the already 59-store strong…
Queensland’s premier wants publicly owned petrol stations – is that a good idea?
Daria Nipot/ShutterstockQueensland’s Labor government turned heads last week with a bold new election promise. If returned to power, it would set up 12 state-owned petrol stations and limit fuel price…
Cricketer Kumar Sangakkara launches Behaviol
CRICKET COMES TO THE METAVERSE: Behaviol emerges from stealth, backed by cricket star and major investors to launch next-generation esports platform Co-founded by Sri Lankan cricketing legend Kumar Sangakkara, Behaviol is…

A new generation of young Australian small business owners is redefining success, driven by a desire to create a lasting legacy through the positi...

In a world where many small businesses are still trying to work out how to actually use AI (not just talk about it), Australian fintech LoanOption...

The world of mobility is changing fast, and car ownership is no longer the default. Across Australia, professionals and businesses alike are seeki...

“You shouldn’t need a large account balance to experience real-time investing. Technology should make that kind of access universal.” For decades...

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, announced that Greg Nicolle, G...

pay.com.au, the end-to-end payments and rewards platform, today announced the launch of International Payments, Australia’s first foreign exchange...