Maine senator who helped sink healthcare repeal voted for Senate tax billInsists ‘4% cut in Medicare that could travel into effect will not travel into effect’The Republican Susan Collins,whose support was crucial in passing the Senate tax reform bill earlier this month, said on Sunday she has not yet decided whether she will back the final measure negotiated by House and Senate leaders.[br] The Maine moderate has laid out conditions for her support of a final “conference committee” version of the tax proposal. They include assurances that Medicare payments will not be cut and that Republicans will support two healthcare bills aimed at reducing premium costs. Related: Kansas's ravaged economy a cautionary tale as Trump plans huge tax cuts for wealthy Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com