Koch Brothers’ group vows millions to Republicans who vote against health care bill

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Washington Times:

One of the premiere organizations funded by billionaires Charles and David Koch is vowing reelection cash for Republicans who help thwart the American Health Care Act.

Millions of dollars is on the line for lawmakers who buck President Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan and others who back the current Obamacare replacement bill.

Americans for Prosperity, which boasts 35 chapters across the nation and an army of grassroots activists, say the current legislation is too tepid for the level of policy reform needed.

“We want to make certain that lawmakers understand the policy consequences of voting for a law that keeps Obamacare intact,” Americans for Prosperity president Tim Phillips said, CNN reported Thursday. “We have a history of following up and holding politicians accountable, but we will also be there to support and thank the champions who stand strong and keep their promise.”

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Meanwhile......

'No deal': Hardline line conservatives threaten to sink 'Trumpcare' on its make-or-break day
Mar. 23 2017

The Republican effort to overhaul the US healthcare system faces its biggest test yet Thursday as members of the House of Representatives are expected to vote on the American Health Care Act.

Despite a push from President Donald Trump and administration officials, Republicans from both the conservative and moderate wings of the party have come out against the bill, saying it either does not go far enough in its repeal of or does not make enough improvements to the Affordable Care Act, the healthcare law better known as Obamacare.

Members have spent the day meeting with leaders, hardline conservative members of the House Freedom Caucus went to the White House for a meeting with Trump while more moderate members met with House Speaker Paul Ryan on Capitol Hill.

Based on early reports from those meetings, it appears the AHCA does not have enough support to pass a House vote. (Snip)