The measure would abolish the government’s enforcement of the ACA requirement that most Americans carry insurance coverage. Yet downstream effects of the bill that have drawn less attention could potentially damage the health care and well-being of far more people. Separate action would be required later and — unlike the parliamentary maneuvers used to adopt the tax plan with only GOP votes — would require support from some Democrats. “Why did they not write the bill to address this in the first place?”As a final vote on the GOP tax bill neared, Senate Democrats accused Republicans of advancing their plan in secrecy. Everything will be on the table.”Read moreWinners and losers in the Senate GOP tax bill: A running listWhy it’s such a big deal the Senate tax bill would add $1 trillion in debtHow an unequal tax cut grew more unequal

Source: Washington Post December 02, 2017 14:00 UTC