Hey, know what this week needed? More news. https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Background%20on%20Byrd%20Rule%20decisions_7.21[1].pdf …
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Nota bene: This is a Democratic summary of parl findings that may or may not be final. https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Background%20on%20Byrd%20Rule%20decisions_7.21[1].pdf …
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That said, if even half of these Byrd rulings stand, hard to see senators moving to proceed to a bill that fundamentally gutted.
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Put another way: Senators can still try to put Humpty Dumpty back together. But now they're dealing with 1,000 pieces, not 100 pieces.
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Also quite notable: Still in question whether EHB waivers and 5-to-1 age banding are permissible. Cornerstones of House bill.pic.twitter.com/mRkuVvwmga
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Last thought on parls: speculation that R's might overrule and force provisions is misplaced. Byrd rule isn't just a rule, it's law.
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Pulling procedural shenanigans is an invitation to endless litigation -- perhaps resembling another major health care bill you might know!
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Also, why would McConnell force a rupture like that for a bill he doesn't have 50 votes for anyway?
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because trump promised big tax cuts to business and the rich that's suppose come from obamacare repeal
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