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Democrats are including over a billion dollars for illegal immigrants' health care in the bill to reopen the government.
The claim that Democrats are including over a billion dollars for illegal immigrants' health care in the bill to reopen the government is inaccurate. Verified sources show that the Democrats aim to extend ACA subsidies but not for unauthorized immigrants. Legal provisions prevent federally funded health care for illegal immigrants, contradicting the claim.
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Democrats are including over a billion dollars for illegal immigrants' health care in the bill to reopen the government.
The claim that over a billion dollars is directed for illegal immigrants' health care is misleading. The Democrats have proposed extending ACA subsidies and reversing some Medicaid cuts, but not for unauthorized immigrants. Legal wording prohibits federal funding for illegal immigrants' health care.
