CBO Warns It Won’t Have Time To Give Full Analysis On Graham-Cassidy Bill
That could make it difficult for some Republicans to throw support behind the bill, but it will also allow lawmakers to avoid any damaging headlines until after the vote. The Congressional Budget Office's "preliminary assessment" is expected next week.
The Hill:
CBO To Release Limited Analysis Of ObamaCare Repeal Bill Next Week
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said Monday it's aiming to provide a "preliminary assessment" of a repeal bill sponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) by early next week. The score will include information on whether the legislation would reduce deficits by at least as much as was estimated for the House repeal bill passed earlier this year. It will also assess if the bill would save at least $1 billion and whether it would increase on-budget deficits in the long term. (Hellmann, 9/18)
The Washington Post:
CBO: Initial Report On Graham-Cassidy Bill Will Lack Coverage, Premium And Deficit Estimates
The notice Monday from the Congressional Budget Office angered Democrats, who planned to use the complete figures to hammer the Graham-Cassidy legislation, which is picking up steam in the Senate ahead of a possible vote within two weeks. (Viebeck, 9/18)
The Hill:
Democratic Leaders Want Full CBO Analysis Of ObamaCare Repeal Bill
Democrats on Monday asked the Congressional Budget Office to conduct a full analysis on coverage losses that would result from the latest Senate GOP effort to repeal and replace ObamaCare. In a letter sent to the nonpartisan budget office, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. ) said the public needs a “full understanding of the impact this legislation would have” on Americans. (Weixel, 9/18)
Reuters:
Democrats Urge Full Review Before Senate Vote On Obamacare Attack
Worried Democrats seized on the statement to urge Republicans to wait for a full CBO score before holding a vote. "Have the courage and decency to wait for a CBO score," Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on the Senate floor on Monday. (Cornwell, 9/18)
Politico:
Obamacare Repeal Plan Won’t Get Full CBO Analysis By Key Deadline
[W]ithout a CBO report, Senate Republicans may be spared damaging headlines if CBO found the bill could cause millions more to be uninsured or fuel significantly higher costs for older enrollees. (Caygle, 9/18)
