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Archives for October 4, 2025

The Shutdown and the Battle Over Obamacare Subsidies

October 4, 2025 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them on ACA subsidies and Medicaid cuts.

In the lead-up to the current shutdown, Republicans needed Democratic votes in the Senate to pass a bill that would keep funding the government at existing levels at least until November. In return for their support, Democrats sought several concessions. A major one was to extend subsidies for ACA insurance policy premiums, which were established during the COVID-19 pandemic. These subsidies addressed a shortcoming in the ACA by decreasing premiums for millions of Americans – and they played a crucial role in more than doubling enrollment in the ACA marketplaces.

Privatizing the VA Is a Disaster in the Making for Veterans

October 4, 2025 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

They're not just props for ceremonies. (Department of Defense)

The VA MISSION Act of 2018, passed under President Trump’s first term, established a parallel private network, the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). The VCCP now sees 60 percent of VA patients and eats up over $30 billion a year that could go to hiring more staff and improving the VA’s aging infrastructure. This year, VA Secretary Doug Collins asked Congress for a 50 percent increase in VCCP funding and — in an unprecedented move — a reduction in VA funding.

Universal Is reopening Stardust Racers at Epic Universe

October 4, 2025 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Stardust Racers. (© Luka Tristam/FlaglerLive)

Despite potential litigation and an ongoing probe, Universal Orlando is reopening Stardust Racers after a man’s death last month. Stardust Racers had been closed since Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died Sept. 17. Rodriguez Zavala died from multiple blunt force trauma after his family’s lawyers said he hit his head repeatedly on the metal bar of the ride. They called his injuries extensive although the full autopsy has not been released.

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Saturday, October 4, 2025

October 4, 2025 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Trump Is The Madman Of The United Nations by R.J. Matson, Portland, Maine.

Creekside Music and Arts Festival at Princess Place Preserve postponed, ‘Avenue Q,’ at City Repertory Theatre, The Flagler Beach All Stars hold their monthly beach clean-up, Random Acts of Insanity Standup Comedy at Cinematique in Daytona Beach, the American Dream.

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