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In reply to the discussion: How can anyone be so sure the ACHA will die in the Senate? [View all]exboyfil
(18,374 posts)11. What stops them from changing the rules again?
It is about naked power at this point. The only reason why they won't is seeing what a disaster this piece of legislation is. They got what they wanted - an elimination of the taxes on the wealthiest class.
A big part of the discussion needs to be about loss of employment. The money is not there. Basically 55-64 will spend out there assets and go onto Medicaid anyway - there really is no choice. That is until Medicaid collapses.
Less dollars so less consumption of healthcare. Less employment. Unless you believe that there is that much wasted consumption, then lots of unmet needs will not get filled.
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They'll do it all with 50. The final say on if it counts for reconciliation is the VP
Amishman
May 2017
#35
Exactly, but they get trotted out to do interviews to seem reasonable every time
Freethinker65
May 2017
#41
The 60 vote requirement is because they changed regulations (to appease Freedom Caucus)
taught_me_patience
May 2017
#29
senate just said they wont even vote on it... they have something else in mind...
samnsara
May 2017
#26
The Rethugs will break the law to pass it if they have to. What is stopping them?
SummerSnow
May 2017
#34