Trump’s speech: Clarity on ACA next steps? President Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, and the expectation is that he will use the primetime moment to outline – at least in broad strokes – his goals for repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to congressional staff. But it’s … Continue Reading
Congress sets up bill to repeal ACA The House on Friday gave final congressional approval to a budget blueprint that authorizes separate filibuster-proof legislation Republicans will use next month to repeal much of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Republican-led committees in the House and Senate now will begin drafting the so-called reconciliation legislation that will … Continue Reading
A growing number of moderate and conservative Republicans in Congress are voicing concerns about the party’s strategy to repeal the Affordable Care Act (Act) in February but then wait months – and possibly even into 2018 – before developing a replacement plan. Republicans, including President-elect Trump, have said the party’s No. 1 priority is repealing … Continue Reading