Tag: affordable care act

sandalwoodandsunlight:

Trump is threatening them if they vote against the bill, if you’re their constituent (or know someone who lives in their states), call them and make sure these reps know they answer to the American people and not to Trump.

Vote will take place on Thursday, March 23 – tell them to vote no on AHCA aka Trumpcare.

Also note that just because their names are on this list doesn’t mean they think the Affordable Care Act should stay.

Mo Brooks, for example, is mainly against Trumpcare because he is an asshole who wants the ACA ENTIRELY REPEALED AND DONE AWAY WITH BEFORE ANYTHING NEW IS PUT IN.

micdotcom:

Senate Republicans have approved an Obamacare “repeal resolution”

  • Republicans in the Senate have voted on a budget process that they’re terming the Affordable Care Act “repeal resolution,” according to CNN. 
  • The Senate reached a 51-48 decision, voting along party lines, at around 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
  • “This resolution will set the stage for true legislative relief from Obamacare that Americans have long demanded while ensuring a stable transition,” Senate Budget Chairman Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) said. “
  • The vote is a definitive sign that Republicans intend to make good on their promise to repeal the ACA.
  • Though it still remains unclear whether they have any ideas for what will replace it. Read more