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Senate ACA Replacers May Tap Medicare Surtax and Net Investment Tax
By Allison BellFully repealing both taxes could cost the U.S. government $275 billion in revenue over 10 years, according to CBO analysts.
May 05, 2017
David Gergen Handicaps the Republican AgendaThe former presidential advisor says passage of a health care bill will clear the way for smaller than expected tax cuts and deregulation.
May 05, 2017
The Senate Holds All the Health Care CardsThe author describes the American Health Care Act bill the House passed as "a hot mess."
May 05, 2017
Senate Moves ACA Change Bill to Slow Lane After House VoteThe American Health Care Act bill faces competition from Lamar Alexander's people.
May 05, 2017
5 Tips for ACA Change Binge WatchersThe drama in the House kept you hooked. Now Mitch McConnell is the showrunner.
May 04, 2017
Trump's HealthCare.gov Explains Enrollment ChangesA vacation is not a good an excuse to buy coverage during a special enrollment period, but a plan contract violation is, officials say.
May 04, 2017
House Narrowly Passes ACA Change BillThe current version of the American Health Care Act includes an $8 billion MacArthur state waiver program subsidy fund.
May 04, 2017
The Boomer Iceberg Is Right Over ThereMaybe policymakers in Washington should try to work together to turn the wheel.