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There are only five legislative days before the August district work period and what do House Republicans have to show for the last seven months? Not much. And press is taking note:
Washington Post: Republicans are in full control of government — but losing control of their party
We all know that TrumpCare isn’t popular, but CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield’s CEO Chet Burrell had some tough words for the GOP about TrumpCare and their efforts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act. Highlights here:
It didn’t take long for Senator McConnell’s latest plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act to collapse. Maybe a look at the headlines will convince the GOP it’s time to abandon repeal and work with Democrats to improve the ACA:
Politico: New GOP plan to repeal Obamacare meets fatal opposition
The longer the Senate delays their TrumpCare vote, the more unpopular the bill becomes. Health insurance companies are speaking out against the latest version of the bill, sending a letter to Leader McConnell raising concerns about loss of coverage, a spike in premiums, and undercutting protections for those with pre-existing conditions.
Do you receive health coverage through your employer? Then TrumpCare puts your costs at risk. According to the Washington Post, the 177 million Americans who have employer-based coverage could see their premiums increase. Highlights here:
Look, we get it, if at first you don’t succeed. But in this case, Leader McConnell still doesn’t have the votes after unveiling yet another version of TrumpCare, which is even worse than the last. A look at the news shows Senate Republicans are still deeply divided and lack the votes to pass their bill - which is why they should abandon this bill and work with Democrats to improve the Affordable Care Act:
While OMB Director Mick Mulvaney was touting “MAGAnomics” today, a look at news reports shows that the CBO analysis of Trump’s budget threw cold water on his claims that Trump’s policies will grow the economy:
A look at the headlines from this weekend shows the Senate TrumpCare bill is on life support. The GOP continues to be deeply divided, and they still don’t have the votes to pass it. It’s long past time for Republicans to abandon their flawed bill and work with Democrats to improve the Affordable Care Act.
Politico: Senate GOP returns from break no closer to Obamacare deal
For months, President Trump has tweeted and selectively touted jobs numbers and other economic news that reflected well on his Administration. But the New York Times’ Hopes of ‘Trump Bump’ for U.S. Economy Shrink as Growth Forecasts Fade paints a much more complex picture of the American economy in recovery.
With TrumpCare's approval ratings hovering around 12%, it's no surprise that Senate Republicans are making themselves scarce back home in their districts. But that's not stopping constituents from speaking out. Their message? Abandon TrumpCare and protect our health care.
From the New York Times: Senate Republicans Lay Low on the Fourth, or Face Single-Minded Pressure