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Trump’s first 100 days marred by health law failures
Under the latest GOP proposal, insurers could once again charge sick people higher premiums. Source: Republicans’ new health amendment lets insurers charge sick people more, cover less – Vox But Congress would exempt itself from certain provisions making their insurance more expensive. Source: An exemption for Congress roils Republicans’ latest health care effort _Vox But, but: Republicans […]
Continue readingOppose CR as Sneak Attack on Critical Funding
When Congress reconvenes this week, it will have to pass a stopgap funding bill, known as a “CR” (Continuing Resolution), to fund the government past April 28. But with his 100-day report card looming on that same day, Trump is desperate for any legislative win he can get—so much so that his cronies in Congress […]
Continue readingTake Action: Healthcare Act on the Chopping Block Again
We did such a great job in January, February, and March blocking the ACA repeal that Republicans seem to be planning a sneak attack for next week. Their plan is to send a proposal to Congress this weekend and force a vote by mid-week in order to make this an “achievement” in Trump’s first 100 […]
Continue readingCall MOCs to Halt Trump’s Latest Threat To Healthcare
The Affordable Care Act won’t collapse on its own, so Trump threatens to bring it down. His plan is to simply stop paying insurance companies. This has got to be illegal. We are a nation of laws and a President who can’t get Congress to change a law he doesn’t like can’t just ignore the […]
Continue readingRyan’s Health Law Would Undermine Trump’s Campaign Promise
Desperate to pass some “Repeal and Replace” of Obamacare, Republicans are prepared to destroy coverage for pre-existing conditions. The Upshot, by Margot Sanger-Katz
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