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SD Senator John Thune; Health Insurance Reform Proposal “Stalled”

SD Senator John Thune; Health Insurance Reform Proposal “Stalled”

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A bipartisan compromise on health insurance reform in the Senate is stalled, according to South Dakota Senator John Thune. He says the President is backing away from his earlier support……

Thune says the President won’t back a bill that gives money to insurance companies…..

Thune says the vote margin needed to pass any compromise will be a problem……

The confusion comes as sign up for 2018 coverage under the Affordable Care Act starts in less than two weeks.

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