Monday, February 12, 2018

Trump budget pushes Graham-Cassidy Obamacare repeal bill

Via Billy

Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., are behind the legislation that takes Obamacare's funding for the Medicaid expansion and tax subsidies for lower premiums and gives it to states through block grants. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

President Trump’s budget plan released Monday endorsed an Obamacare repeal and replace bill that gives funding to states and makes cuts to Medicaid.

The budget called for the bill to be enacted “as soon as possible,” even though Republican Senate leaders have been skeptical of taking up Obamacare again this year after failing last year to repeal it.

“The president is committed to rescuing states, consumers and taxpayers form the failures of Obamacare, and supporting states as they transition to more sustainable healthcare programs that provide appropriate choices for their citizens,” the budget said.

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