By Robert King and Simon J. Levien

Lawmakers delayed negotiations despite a drumbeat of warnings. That was just the first problem.

GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.

GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.

GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.

GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.

GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.

GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.

GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.

GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.

GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.