After Seven Years Device Tax Repeal Looks Certain
Executive Summary
US lawmakers have agreed on a bipartisan budget to prevent a government shutdown that includes repealing the medical device tax. If all goes according to plan, the bill -- which was approved by the House on 17 December and is now headed to the Senate -- is expected to be on the president’s desk for signing by the end of the week.
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