A moderate House Democrat, Rep. Tom Suozzi, has joined 10 other House Democrats in supporting a bipartisan one-year extension of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies, a move that has sparked controversy within the party as the government shutdown continues. Suozzi, along with his co-sponsors, is advocating for a temporary fix to the expiring tax credits, which are a key demand for Democrats to prevent health insurance premium hikes. However, House Minority Leader Hake, Jeffries, has dismissed the proposal as a ‘laughable proposition,’ arguing that it is a nonstarter and questioning the Democrats’ willingness to accept such a short-term solution. The disagreement highlights the growing rifts within the Democratic Party, with some members pushing for a temporary fix and others demanding a permanent extension of the subsidies. The bill, which has 11 Democratic co-sponsors, is seen as a potential pathway to end the stalemate as the government shutdown continues. Suozzi argues that both sides need to take a step back and engage in negotiations, even if the solution is not perfect. He emphasized that the primary concern is to avert the massive health insurance premium hikes that are set to hit mailboxes in less than a month. The ongoing standoff has created a sense of urgency, with both parties aware that prolonged negotiations could lead to significant negative impacts. Rep. Jared Golden, another co-sponsor, has pointed out that the bipartisan bill includes a coalition of 12 House Republicans, an essential bloc for passing a bill in the GOP-controlled House. Golden expressed hope that the negotiations could lead to a deal that would avert price spikes and coverage losses in January. The situation has also seen the Senate Democrats blocking a GOP-led bill to reopen the government, further complicating the already tense political environment. While the bipartisan extension is seen as a possible compromise, the path to a resolution remains uncertain, with the potential financial and political implications of the ongoing stalemate becoming increasingly apparent.