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Democrats MIGHT try to remove the “Cornhusker Kickback”—a special deal given to Senator Nelson to win over his vote in December. But their bill is FULL of other special deals for endangered Democrats. Politico reports that none of these other special deals “appear to be in any kind of danger.”
Some of the backroom deals include:
The “Louisiana Purchase”: a $300 million special deal for Louisiana. [Bill page 428]
“Gator Aid”: a provision that protects Florida seniors from Medicare cuts. Seniors in all 49 other states will see benefits cut under this bill. [Page 878]
Increased Medicaid payments to Hawaii—a benefit that will be paid for by the other 49 states. [Page 2132]
Special Medicare coverage for the people of Libby, MT. That’s right, a special provision for the people of one town. [Page 2222]
$100 million to construct a hospital in Connecticut. [Page 2354]
An exemption from new taxes for ONE Michigan insurance company. [Page 2394]John Thune
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