Feds Issue Rule to Save Congressional Staffers From Obamacare

Worried about staffers looking for better work elsewhere

Reason Staff | 8.7.2013 11:10 AM

Federal officials are formally fixing a glitch in ObamaCare that lawmakers worried would effectively cut salaries for congressional staffers.

Under a proposed new rule released on Wednesday, the federal government will be able to contribute to 11,000 lawmakers' and staffers' healthcare plans.

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Feds Issue Rule to Save Congressional Staffers From Obamacare

Worried about staffers looking for better work elsewhere

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