Tag archives: Repeal

News from DC – President Trump addresses a Joint Session of Congress and House Republicans revise ACA replacement legislation and schedule hearings

By Thomas Dowdell (US) on March 6, 2017 Posted in News from DC

On Tuesday, February 28, President Trump addressed a Joint Session of Congress and outlined his Affordable Care Act (ACA) replacement legislation principles. The President endorsed a tax credit and expanded Health Savings Accounts to help people purchase health care insurance. He reiterated that individuals should be able to purchase health insurance across state lines. The President … Continue reading

News from DC – GOP’s Draft Bill Illuminates Efforts to Repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

By on February 28, 2017 Posted in News from DC

While Congress was in recess last week, members met with constituents at home. For those senators and representatives who held town hall meetings, the ACA repeal and replace effort was the hot topic. Many constituents expressed concerns about loss of health insurance coverage. Meanwhile, a new Kaiser Family Foundation survey found that 48 percent of … Continue reading