Upton Obamacare fix is either a lifeline or a trap

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House Republicans are expected to approve the Upton bill to “fix” Obamacare’s cancellation of health insurance plans bought by an estimated five million Americans.

The Upton bill — introduced by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan — allows insurance companies to continue selling policies that meet state regulations in 2013 regardless of whether or not they satisfy Obamacare requirements.

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