Tag: Trump attack on health care

Watch: Trump voter tells MSNBC it would be ‘disastrous’ if she lost her Obamacare coverage

A Trump voter in West Virginia told MSNBC this week that she is worried about the Trump administration’s plan to overturn the entire Affordable Care Act.

Trump voter in West Virginia told MSNBC this week that she is worried about the Trump administration’s plan to overturn the entire Affordable Care Act.

While speaking with the network, West Virginia resident Margaret Grassie said that “it would be disastrous for me” if the entire health care law got overturned without any kind of replacement ready.

“My prescriptions each month are about $800,” she said. “The health care that I get here is amazing. The quality is great here, but if you take Obamacare away, it’s not just going to affect me, it’s going to affect thousands in West Virginia — thousands!”

View the video here:  http://www.msnbc.com/craig-melvin/watch/trump-voter-can-t-afford-to-lose-obamacare-after-2020-election-1469747267566

View the complete April 3 article by Brad Reed of Raw Story on the AlterNet website here.

Rep. Phillips Calls Out President Trump’s Assault on Health Care on the House Floor

Phillips: “What is our President thinking?”

WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) spoke on the House Floor to criticize efforts to dismantle the ACA and urge the President and GOP to join efforts to lower premiums and costs.

Last week, House Democrats introduced a bill led by Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) and co-sponsored by Rep. Phillips, which would lower health care premiums by providing funding to states to establish reinsurance programs or provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled in qualified health plans.

Rep. Phillips is also a co-sponsor of the Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019, which would lower prescription drug prices by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices directly with pharmaceutical companies and authorize generic competition when negotiations fail. Continue reading “Rep. Phillips Calls Out President Trump’s Assault on Health Care on the House Floor”

Justice Department sides with court ruling ObamaCare invalid

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday announced that it is siding with a district court ruling that found the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.

The move is an escalation of the Trump administration’s legal battle against the health care law.

The DOJ previously argued in court that the law’s pre-existing condition protections should be struck down. Now, the administration argues the entire law should be invalidated.

View the complete March 25 article by Peter Sullivan on The Hill website here.

DNC on Trump’s Latest Health Care Sabotage

In response to new rules proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, DNC spokesperson Daniel Wessel released the following statement:

“The Trump administration is continuing its relentless campaign to make health care less accessible and less affordable for millions of Americans. These new rules would increase out-of-pocket costs, drive up premiums, and put health care out of reach for many Americans across the country.

“Voters made their voices heard in the midterm elections: They overwhelmingly oppose Trump and Republican sabotage. While this administration has not learned its lesson, Democrats will never stop fighting to ensure that health care is a right for all.” Continue reading “DNC on Trump’s Latest Health Care Sabotage”