Manchin Weighs Options to Extend Obamacare Funding

“As Democrats try to head off a looming premium hike for Affordable Care Act plans that could affect millions, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is said to be sounding out options for a fix that might fit into a larger bill, although he has made no commitment,” NBC News reports.

“Manchin is in talks with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on a filibuster-proof economic package that is currently centered on spending $500 billion and raising $1 trillion in revenue.”