Heller amendment to repeal ‘Cadillac’ tax passes

Dean Heller is on the hot spot when it comes to health care.

Dean Heller is on the hot spot when it comes to health care.

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Nevada Senator Dean Heller’s amendment to repeal the “Cadillac tax” on high-end healthcare plans in an attempt to keep healthcare spending lower has just passed the senate by a 52-48 vote.

The Republican senator’s amendment gives the senate its first successful vote since the senate started its 20 hours of debate on Tuesday.