CR Timing, Upcoming Elections Leave Expiring Health Care Programs in Limbo

Uncertainty over the timing and duration of an expected short-term continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government beyond Sept. 30 has left the future of the remaining health care extenders, the bulk of which expire at the end of the year, unclear for health policy experts and stakeholders. House Republicans Friday (Sept. 6) night unveiled a six-month continuing resolution that would punt funding to next year and set a March 28 deadline to avert a partial government shutdown -- a...