Competing health care plans fail in the Senate as ACA premium hikes loom
NPR • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
The Senate has rejected competing health care plans aimed at extending subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), leaving millions of Americans facing premium increases, according to NPR. Four Republican senators broke ranks to support a Democratic extension, but the overall funding was not approved, as reported by multiple sources including NBC News.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
34 days
16
Velocity (0-40)
4 sources (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
NPR
6
Breadth (0-15)
4 unique
Total Score65/100
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AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 4 independent sources
Age: 34 days - proven survivor
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