- Trying to consolidate support, Senate Republicans release a revised version of the American Health Care Act. The most significant change, taking effect in 2019, is a new provision to encourage Americans to maintain coverage to replace Obamacare's individual mandate. It would impose a six-month waiting period before the new insurance takes effect for anyone who has at least a 63-day lapse in coverage in the prior year.
- The GOP still has not rounded up all the support it needs for passage. Some senators are still demanding changes. At least half a dozen, conservative and moderate alike, are still undecided or have indicated opposition. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell can only afford two defections and still pass the bill.
- The Congressional Budget Office will release its analysis in about a week, including how many Americans may lose coverage and how much financial wiggle room McConnell has to bring holdouts into the fold with increased funding.
- Yet another revision may be released tomorrow evening as lawmakers continue to make changes to mollify opposition.
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