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Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
House's Health Care Bill Cleared To Move To The Senate
Politico: House Obamacare Repeal Ruled To Be In Compliance With Senate Rules
The House-passed health care bill complies with Senate rules, Republicans said Tuesday, clearing an important procedural hurdle that otherwise could have halted the Obamacare repeal process. The Senate Budget Committee made the announcement Tuesday. The news means the House can send the repeal bill over to the Senate. (Haberkorn, 6/6)
The Hill: Budget Committee: House Healthcare Bill Can Move To Senate
The Budget Committee approval may not matter much, as Senate Republican leaders have said they will be writing their own healthcare bill, though they may crib some ideas from the House bill. (Hellmann, 6/6)
CQ Roll Call: Budget Panel: House Health Bill Does Not Violate Budget Rules
A Senate Budget Committee aide confirmed that the panel's statement meant the parliamentarian found no "fatal" flaws in the House-passed measure that would strip the bill of its expedited path. This victory for Republicans could aid them with their goal of bringing their bill to the floor before the July Fourth recess. (Young and Lesniewski, 6/6)
