Washington U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers is making the final push for a Republican-backed tax reform proposal slated for
Congressional approval this week that would eliminate the penalty for failing to attain health insurance.
The fourth-ranking Republican in the House discussed the tax bill Monday, saying she is pleased to see the repeal of the individual mandate. The measure dropping the requirement that taxpayers obtain a health insurance plan is one of several changes to the proposal Republicans in the House passed late last month.
Both chambers are expected to vote on the final version of the tax bill as early as Tuesday, and the 5th District congresswoman has a telephone town hall planned Tuesday night at 6 o’clock to discuss the details with constituents.
The proposal, which temporarily cuts taxes for individuals while also permanently reducing the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, remains unpopular with Democrats.
Lisa Brown, McMorris Rodgers’ Democratic challenger in next year’s race for the Eastern Washington seat, says the bill doesn’t do enough for families and small businesses. (Spokesman-Review)
