Repealing Obamacare taxes and mandates are key priorities for small business, says National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
Washington, D.C. (June 27, 2017) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today made it clear that senators who say they care about small business must vote for the healthcare reform plan scheduled for a procedural vote after the holiday.
“We want every member of the Senate to know this is a major priority for small business,” said NFIB President and CEO Juanita Duggan. “This bill provides massive tax relief by eliminating 11 of the most burdensome Obamacare taxes, which are crushing small businesses and driving up costs. It also eliminates the onerous mandates that discourage job creation, expansion, and investment.”
For senators who have criticized the taxes and mandates since the Affordable Care Act became law, this should be an easy vote, said Duggan.
“When it comes to healthcare reform, the Senate will never have a better opportunity to help small business,” she said. “This bill repeals nearly $1 trillion in taxes and it eliminates the mandates that are killing small business. NFIB is eager to work with every Senator on both sides of the aisle on additional reforms to make insurance affordable, flexible, and predictable. This bill clears a path for additional reforms that will benefit small businesses and consumers.”
NFIB announced its support for the plan last week. Click here to see the statement. Reporters, producers, and hosts seeking comment should contact Jack Mozloom at 202-406-4450 or [email protected].
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