Trump pushing for another ACA repeal attempt in September
September to set to be a busy month for Congress, with deadlines approaching on the next federal budget, the debt ceiling and the question of continuing insurer subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). President Donald Trump wants to add another item to that large agenda: another try at repealing the ACA.
POLITICO reports Trump is “increasingly venting” about the Republican majorities in Congress failing to agree on legislation, particularly the recent defeat in the Senate to pass a so-called “skinny repeal” of the ACA that members openly admitted was just a vehicle to keep efforts alive, not a policy they wanted to become law. Trump reportedly wants an immediate revival of repeal bills when Congress returns from its August recess, but sources within the White House say there’s little sign of momentum.
“He thinks if we don’t get healthcare done, we’re losers,” said one adviser.
Some encouragement may come from other conservative groups. The House Freedom Caucus has the support of the Club for Growth on a repeal-only bill, but other groups want the administration to focus on tax reform.
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John joined TriMed in 2016, focusing on healthcare policy and regulation. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago, he worked at FM News Chicago and Rivet News Radio, and worked on the state government and politics beat for the Illinois Radio Network. Outside of work, you may find him adding to his never-ending graphic novel collection.