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State budgets hang in the balance as future of ACA uncertain

  • Written by Capri Cafaro, Executive in residence, American University
imageStates like Ohio could lose billions of dollars in federal funds if the ACA is repealed.AP Photo/Tony Dejak

Many state budget directors are starting to plan for the next fiscal year – even as debate over repealing and replacing Obamacare has stalled in Congress.

In such an uncertain environment, responsible budgeting is no easy task.

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