The Daily Punch Fly Out Day: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on what’s next in the health care battle
Dec 11, 2025
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a seasoned U.S. Senator from New Hampshire known for her bipartisan approach, joins hosts Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer for an insightful chat. She dives into the complexities of health care negotiations, emphasizing the importance of compromise on ACA subsidies. Shaheen also discusses the potential impact of upcoming House discharge petitions and reflects on national security strategies following her recent visit to Syria. The conversation touches on pressing issues like government shutdowns and the significance of affordability in health care.
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Short-Term Fix To Enable Bipartisan Talks
- The Senate needs to pass short-term fixes to create space for real bipartisan negotiations on health care.
- Jeanne Shaheen argues a clean extension vote was a necessary step to rebuild talks and avert hardship from premium spikes.
Small Business Owner's Premium Shock
- Shaheen described a small Virginia business owner whose premiums would jump from about $500 to $1,500 without tax credits.
- The story illustrated immediate, tangible pain motivating urgency on extending subsidies.
Subsidy Loss Hits Whole Health System
- Ending premium tax credits would ripple across the health system, increasing uncompensated care and employer costs.
- Shaheen warns the fallout includes over $7 billion in uncompensated care and higher employer-sponsored insurance premiums.