AHP Bill Loses Traction in the House
- January 17, 2007 |
- evans
Small business and industry groups say theyll seek more common ground with Democrats to pass a bill that would allow trade associations and professional groups to offer health insurance plans to members. House Democrats have rejected efforts to force a vote on the plans. Under a Republican-led Chamber, AHPs repeatedly succeeded in the House but failed to pick up enough Senate votes. Supporters of the bill say theyll go back to the drawing board to work on legislation that Democrats can also support. We feel theres momentum in the Senate and weve had good conversations with some influential Democrats, said Amanda Austin, manager of legislative affairs for the… Read More