Many millions more would lose crucial protections they might need in case of catastrophic medical issues ― including coverage for those with preexisting conditions. Republicans in the U.S. Senate don’t appear to be sweating the likelihood of such a scenario, however. “I actually don’t think the courts are eventually ever going to strike it down,” Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said Wednesday. “It’s my hope and belief that the Supreme Court won’t strike the law down,” Collins said. It stands a good chance of being taken up by the Supreme Court next year, smack dab in the middle of the 2020 presidential election, creating another headache for the GOP.

Source: Huffington Post July 10, 2019 23:37 UTC