CONGRESSMAN MACKENZIE SIGNS DISCHARGE PETITION ON HEALTH INSURANCE TAX CREDIT EXTENSION

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This is a one-sided release from Mackenzie's office: it gives his rationale and criticism of Democratic leaders without a response or independent policy context.

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The release presents Mackenzie's position favorably, describes his efforts as bipartisan, and repeats his criticism of Democratic leaders and the Affordable Care Act.

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• ▸Language tone — It adopts his terms, including describing the ACA as broken and Democratic leaders' conduct as partisan gamesmanship.