Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Reconciliation Bill Latest Wedge Between Conservatives and Leadership

Reconciliation Bill Latest Wedge Between Conservatives and Leadership-morningconsult: After five years of failed attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, House Republicans on Friday will take their best shot yet by utilizing a parliamentary tactic aimed at avoiding a Democratic filibuster in the Senate.  But what is supposed to be a moment of legislative triumph for Republicans is swiftly devolving into another round of finger-pointing between House leaders who say they are taking every step possible and conservatives who say the legislative roll-back doesn’t go far enough.