House Democrats Take Lead On 'Cadillac Tax' Repeal

House Democrats are leading the charge to repeal the Affordable Care Act's "Cadillac" excise tax on employer-sponsored plans, as a bill by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) earns the approval of several dozen lawmakers, business groups and unions. Courtney's "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act" debuted Tuesday (April 28) and aims to end the 40 percent tax on plans with costs that exceed a certain threshold. When it is slated to start in 2018, that threshold is set at $10,200...