Conservatives plot how much to push Obamacare mandate repeal in tax bill

Published November 4, 2017 4:01am ET



House conservatives want the repeal of Obamacare’s individual mandate included in tax legislation, but some are shying away from saying that inclusion is critical to their support.

The comments come as the House’s chief tax writer Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, said Friday that he is considering including repeal in the bill, which currently doesn’t contain it.

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