Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Snarkoleptic

(6,242 posts)
Fri Jul 21, 2017, 06:38 PM Jul 2017

Parliamentarian deals setback to Republican healthcare bill

McTurtle is going to be pissed!

http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/343234-parliamentarian-deals-setback-to-gop-healthcare-bill

Major portions of the Republican bill to repeal and replace ObamaCare will require 60 votes, according to the Senate parliamentarian, meaning they are unlikely to survive on the floor.

The parliamentarian has advised senators that several parts of the bill could be stripped out, according to a document released Friday by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee. (Read the ruling here.)

The provisions that would likely be removed include polices important to conservatives, such as restrictions on tax credits being used for insurance plans that cover abortion.

Language in the bill defunding Planned Parenthood for a year also violates the rules of reconciliation, according to the parliamentarian. Republicans are using those rules to try and pass the bill with only a simple majority.


(bonus- angry turtle lashes-out video at link)
https://i.imgur.com/qCzG70z.mp4
3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Parliamentarian deals setback to Republican healthcare bill (Original Post) Snarkoleptic Jul 2017 OP
Die bill, die! Matthew28 Jul 2017 #1
Kill Bill: Volume III Kaleva Jul 2017 #2
He will be pissed, his dream is to Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #3

Eliot Rosewater

(34,296 posts)
3. He will be pissed, his dream is to
Fri Jul 21, 2017, 06:52 PM
Jul 2017

harm as many of us as possible.

But no worries, Mitch, next monday after Trump has Mueller fired, you will back trump up and our country will cease to exist, so you win either way

You fucking traitor

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.

Tell me more...

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Parliamentarian deals set...