Republicans have pressed forward, against the opposition not only of health care providers but their own conservative flank, which maintains that the bill leaves too much of the Affordable Care Act’s regulatory mandates in place. But Democrats worked feverishly to portray the Republican bill as a reverse Robin Hood scheme that would devastate lower-income families while benefiting the rich. It would also delay a tax on high-cost, generous insurance plans that was intended to discourage overuse of the health care system. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyBut at this point, no one knows the legislation’s cost. We’re doing this step-by-step, major process.”Advertisement Continue reading the main storyHouse Republicans seemed optimistic they could overcome their disagreements.

Source: New York Times March 08, 2017 18:36 UTC