US President Donald Trump today backed a draft Republican proposal to dismantle ObamaCare that was unveiled yesterday. He said the proposed health care legislation is out for review and negotiation. Trump, in a tweet this morning, described the bill proposed by fellow Republicans in the House of Representatives as their wonderful new health care bill.<br/><br/>The plan, released yesterday would undo Democratic President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law, removing the penalty paid by Americans without insurance coverage and rolling back extra health care funding for the poor. The plan was swiftly criticized by Democrats.<br/><br/>Although Obama Care has long been a common target of Republicans, the proposal also met with skepticism from some in the party who are concerned about the replacement plan's tax credits for buying health insurance and changes to coverage under Medicaid, the government health insurance program for the poor.<br/><br/>The plan must pass both the Republican-led House of Representatives as well as the Senate, where it faces a higher bar for passage, making its future uncertain. Trump is due to meet with the team of House lawmakers charged with tracking support for legislation later today as lawmakers on two key House committees prepare to review the bill tomorrow.
News On AIR | March 7, 2017 9:17 PM
Donald Trump backs draft Republican proposal to dismantle ObamaCare