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Mike Johnson: “We’re not saying that we won’t negotiate it. We’re saying turn the lights back on in Congress.”

On the recordOctober 5, 2025
We’re not saying that we won’t negotiate it. We’re saying turn the lights back on in Congress.
Said by
Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
Source
nypost.com
Oct 5, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Johnson insists on reopening Congress while discussing health care subsidy negotiations.

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