That is the problem, it sounds exactly like what they say when they are interrogated on it, to just do the politically easy stuff.
The other problem is that the Republican channel is so committed to electing Republicans, much like the Dem channel with Dems, that there is no way they would report this even if they got the info.
Rush reported on the same story citing Politico and said he believes it, and he was critical of the idea.
So I see not long after Boehner comes out and denies the story,
He can get awaqy with trying to repeal unpopular parts of it claiming he is dismantling it, but if it is thrown out and he tries to re-pass the popular parts he would claim that is the Republican alternative, not likely now,