The GOP tax bill, which is being considered under special procedures that do not require bipartisan cooperation, has made some Democrats increasingly resistant to collaborating with Republicans in any sense. But conservative Republicans have opposed any attempt to shore up the ACA, and the GOP tax bill could eliminate a core provision of the law: the tax penalty meant to compel Americans to secure insurance coverage. “There is no immediate deadline for DACA,” one senior Republican aide said, dismissing Democrats’ vows to withhold support. Ryan told reporters earlier this month that he wants to complete a 2018 spending bill before lawmakers break for Christmas. That would give Republicans time to complete the tax bill and focus on preserving GOP priorities in any deal with Democrats.

Source: Washington Post November 27, 2017 00:10 UTC