Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To protect access for America's wounded warriors) On page 99, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following: (e) Exclusion of Medical Devices Sold Under the TRICARE for Life Program or Veteran's Health Care Programs.-- (1) In general.--For purposes of section 4191(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by subsection (a), the term ``taxable medical device'' shall not include any device which is sold to individuals covered under the TRICARE for Life program or the veteran's health care program under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, any portion of the cost of which is paid or reimbursed under either such program. (2) Expansion of affordability exception to individual mandate.--Section 5000A(e)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 1501(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and amended by section 10106 of such Act, is amended by striking ``8 percent'' and inserting ``5 percent''. (3) Application of provision.--The amendment made by paragraph (2) shall apply as if included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”