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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsProud of my Sen., Bill Nelson (FL)
http://www.whas11.com/news/politics/with-obamacare-repeal-dead-bipartisan-group-of-senators-seek-path-on-health-care-reform/460395012?platform=hootsuiteWith Obamacare repeal dead, bipartisan group of senators seek path on health care reform
A chance encounter between two senators on an airplane last month in Maine may be the catalyst for a breakthrough on health care reform.
Since that Sunday afternoon meeting at the Bangor Airport, Florida Democrat Bill Nelson and Maine Republican Susan Collins have been talking to each other about ways of finding a solution on an issue that has deeply divided Congress along party lines.
Collins and Nelson, both former insurance commissioners in their states, traded some ideas on the plane ride to Washington during that June flight. Notably, Nelson said, they liked the idea of creating a federal reinsurance fund that would protect the health insurance companies against catastrophe.
A chance encounter between two senators on an airplane last month in Maine may be the catalyst for a breakthrough on health care reform.
Since that Sunday afternoon meeting at the Bangor Airport, Florida Democrat Bill Nelson and Maine Republican Susan Collins have been talking to each other about ways of finding a solution on an issue that has deeply divided Congress along party lines.
Collins and Nelson, both former insurance commissioners in their states, traded some ideas on the plane ride to Washington during that June flight. Notably, Nelson said, they liked the idea of creating a federal reinsurance fund that would protect the health insurance companies against catastrophe.
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Proud of my Sen., Bill Nelson (FL) (Original Post)
mcar
Jul 2017
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nykym
(3,063 posts)1. So our wonderful congress critters
are more concerned with protecting insurance companies.
Nelson said, "they liked the idea of creating a federal reinsurance fund that would protect the health insurance companies against catastrophe."
What about the ordinary people that brung ya to the dance?
mcar
(42,179 posts)2. The entire ACA marketplace will collapse
Without the full law's implementation. This is what the Frog King and Rs are trying to do.
Doing this will help the ordinary people, especially those with chronic health issues, be able to afford insurance. Until we actually get to some kind of universal system, these are steps that have to be taken.
Egnever
(21,506 posts)3. First time I have ever heard that on this board
At least he held the line this time I will give him that.
mcar
(42,179 posts)4. He is a good Democrat for Florida
and Gov. Voldemort plans to run against him. Nelson is moderate but I'll take his very reliable D vote over losing the seat.