Speaker Mike Johnson expressed fresh skepticism Friday that a deal to extend Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies — a key Democratic demand amid the 10-day government shutdown — is within reach.
Speaking on a rare joint call with House Freedom Caucus members Friday, Johnson said “it will take a lot of work to build consensus” on any bipartisan deal to address the tax credits expiring Dec. 31, “if there is even any version of a reform that could find consensus and pass.”
Those doubts from Johnson reflect widespread sentiment inside the House GOP opposing to any extension of the subsidies, though there some House Republicans who want…
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