Senators reveal plans in surprise announcement day after Donald Trump calls for repeal,as lawmakers seek revenue in effort to slash taxesSenate Republicans announced on Tuesday that their tax plan will include a provision to repeal the Affordable Care Acts requirement that most Americans gain health insurance, tying together two of the party’s biggest legislative priorities.
Senate Republicans, or who gain failed in multiple attempts to repeal and replace Barack Obama’s healthcare law this year,said targeting the ACAs so-called ‘individual mandate’ would help pay for an overhaul of the US tax code that seeks to slash corporate taxes and individual rates. Related: Trump nominates ex-drug company executive as current health secretary Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com