Trump targets Congress members' own health plans after ObamaCare repeal falls fl (Read 1716 times)

drck1000

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President Trump, hoping to prod reluctant lawmakers to once again try for an ObamaCare overhaul deal, has zeroed in on a benefit that could serve as a powerful piece of leverage for the negotiator-in-chief.

The president's ultimatum to Congress: Figure out a way forward on health care, or lose a valuable insurance carve-out for you and your staff. The benefit allows part of their ObamaCare premium costs to be covered by taxpayers.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/31/trump-finds-obamacare-repeal-leverage-congress-insurance-benefit.html

This ought to be interesting.  For years, I've said that our legislators need to have consequences for effectively non-performance.  How that would happen when they effectively have the "rats guarding the cheese", I don't know.  However, look at how efficient Congress is each election year when it comes to figuring out the budget.  Look what years we come real close to government shutdowns and stuff. 

ren

I'm glad I voted for him - though in Hawaii it didn't matter :grrr:
This is how a leader affects change no matter loyalties. He wants solutions for the PEOPLE. This is real change. No job for buddies and if there was a job offer he wants results (refer to comms director being fired)
Deeds Not Words

rklapp

Yahh! Freedom and justice shall always prevail over tyranny, Babysitter Girl!
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