That’s the magic date when, because of parliamentary rules, Republicans lose their ability to pass repeal with just 50 votes. It is, in other words, another shot at full repeal, although its GOP sponsors sometimes suggest otherwise ― and that’s one reason it has escaped heavy scrutiny until now. A New Bill With The Same Old Devastating Effects On CoverageThose sponsors are Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina ― an unlikely duo, perhaps, given some of their previous statements about repeal. “California, New York — you love Obamacare, you can keep it,” Cassidy said. The bill would then establish a “block grant,” handing money directly to the states for helping people to pay for health care.

Source: Huffington Post September 17, 2017 00:00 UTC