Ep. 44: Republicans Grab Health Care’s Third Rail
The Big Story
CQ Roll Call’s leadership editor Jason Dick and senior political reporter Bridget Bowman explain the bumpy road ahead for Republican leaders as they try to sell their health care bill to their own members and the public.
Show Notes:
- Senators Have Serious Issues With House GOP Health Care Bill
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Opinion: Obamacare Replacement Options — Lots of Promises, Few Facts
Squishy Legislation Won’t Fool Voters: Ryancare Will Loom Over Trump 2020 https://t.co/Yv0gSBDk4H
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) March 8, 2017
AARP opposes GOP healthcare plan, says premiums for older Americans would increase $7000-$8400/year pic.twitter.com/Cy33UK99km
— Dorey Scheimer (@DoreyScheimer) March 8, 2017
GOP health care plan, summarized: Rich people get a huge tax cut. Poor, sick and older people pay more: https://t.co/DLv4ZmwcBO
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) March 7, 2017