GOP Senators Push for Increased Rural Hospital Funding Amid Tax Disputes
TL;DR
Senate Republicans have increased funding for a rural hospital fund to $50 billion over five years in their updated megabill, while also addressing provider tax issues. The bill faces opposition from House Republicans and Democrats, with ongoing negotiations and procedural debates in Congress. Key senators and leaders are involved in last-minute amendments and strategic discussions to pass the legislation before the July 4 deadline, amidst intra-party disagreements and procedural hurdles.
- GOP boosts rural hospital fund Politico
- 18 GOP senators vote to raise taxes on the rich to pay for rural hospital fund The Hill
- Wraparound amendment keeps provider tax intact, ups rural hospital fund Axios
- Slow Vote-a-Rama to Nowhere The American Prospect
- Sen. Collins blames Democrats for blocking amendment to boost rural hospital fund WMTW
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