Just 28 Republicans voted for the last debt-limit hike in February 2014, when nearly all Democrats helped it pass in a tight 221-201 vote. Nine of those 28 Republicans are no longer in Congress, raising the question of whether a similar measure could pass this time.
Identification. COBRA stands for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. It was passed by Congress in 1985 as a means for individuals to continue health insurance coverage for a period of time after losing group coverage due to termination of employment.
TIPS from the Consumer Health Action Network December 2006 What is COBRA? COBRA is a federal law that was passed by Congress in 1986 to allow you and your dependents to continue group health coverage after your employer insurance ends for any number of reasons.OBRA coverage is temporary and the length of the coverage (18 months or 36 months) depends on the reason why your insurance ended. Do I and/or my family qualify for COBRA and how long does it last? Employees are eligible for COBRA insurance when they retire, quit, are fired, or work fewer hours.