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Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., talks about the future of the ACA as subsidies expire

By Leila Fadel
Published January 1, 2026 at 7:02 AM EST

Now that the Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired, NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont about the future of the ACA.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.
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