Preventive Health Bill Pushed by Lawmakers Despite CBO Score Criticisms
Washington, D.C. – Lawmakers in Congress often face the challenge of navigating the Congressional Budget Office’s assessments when proposing legislation. These analyses are pivotal in determining the budgetary and economic impacts of potential laws, guiding decision-making processes within the government. One example of this struggle comes from Rep. Diana DeGette, a Democrat from Colorado. DeGette encountered difficulties when she pushed for a bill mandating Medicare and Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation services, only to receive …