Senate votes to repeal much of ACA, defund Planned Parenthood

The Washington Post (12/4, Snell) reports that the Senate recently voted 52-47 to repeal “large portions” of the Affordable Care Act and defund Planned Parenthood. The budget reconciliation package, which needed only a simple 51-vote majority to pass, “make[s] good on a longstanding” GOP promise to voters but is almost certain to be vetoed by President Obama.

The Los Angeles Times (12/4, Mascaro) reports that the bill repeals the ACA’s individual and employer mandates and “also would do away with a long list of taxes imposed on wealthy individuals, pricey ‘Cadillac’ insurance plans and health-related industries that help pay to cover the uninsured.”

The New York Times (12/4, A21, Herszenhorn, Subscription Publication) reports that Congress “has held dozens of votes to gut the health care law, but this bill would be the first to reach the president’s desk.” The House is expected to pass the legislation.

Article from AMA Morning Rounds, 12/4/2015