Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
GOP's Health Care Stumbles Are Causing Some Donors To Lock Up Piggy Banks
The Associated Press: Donors To GOP: No Cash Until Action On Health Care, Taxes
At least one influential donor has informed congressional Republicans that the "Dallas piggy bank" is closed until he sees major action on health care and taxes. Texas-based donor Doug Deason has already refused to host a fundraiser for two members of Congress and informed House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., his checkbook is closed as well. (6/26)
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Morning Consult: Six-Figure Ad Buy Targets 5 GOP Senators To Oppose ACA Repeal
Consumers Union, the political arm of product ratings organization Consumer Reports, announced Monday that it’s expanding a six-figure radio ad campaign against Senate Republicans’ health care bill to a total of five states. The $100,000 ad buy targets vulnerable and centrist Republicans who are seen as most likely to buck their party and oppose the bill, which Senate GOP leaders aim to pass this week. The ads highlight the bill’s cuts to Medicaid and possible coverage losses. (Reid, 6/26)
