Republicans making the rounds of talk shows on Sunday touted the new GOP healthcare plan that narrowly passed the House last week.
The bill now moves on to the Senate, where it is expected to face an uphill battle for support among moderates who say the ability for states to get waivers and end the Affordable Care Act mandate for coverage of those with pre-existing conditions goes too far.
Senators have also flagged the issue of waivers for coverage of essential benefits, and charging older Americans a 5-1 ratio for their premiums.
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White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus told Fox News Sunday that he was confident the healthcare bill would pass the Senate, according to Politico. He reportedly dismissed concerns it could cost House Republicans their majority in the 2018 midterm elections.
Senators such as Republican Susan Collins of Maine have said they would scrap the House bill and start over on a plan that would keep some of the mandates in the ACA.
Republicans are using special budget rules to prevent Democrats from filibustering the bill, according to The Hill.
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