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The Affordable Care Act has proven unaffordable

A report from the Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation indicates that ObamaCare premiums are projected to increase significantly through 2027, potentially triggering an insurance death spiral as enrollment declines following the expiration of enhanced subsidies.

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