AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Senate on Monday passed a health insurance overhaul bill that allows more interstate purchases and subsidies for some groups, setting the stage for Gov. Paul LePage's expected signature.
Monday's 24-10 vote followed a weekend "cooling off" period between majority Republicans who support the bill and Democrats who say it's being rushed through.
But in the end, Republicans picked up three votes by Democrats who were persuaded to go along by amendments aimed at keeping rates from rising disproportionately in rural areas and not forcing people to travel long distances for care.
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