Category Archives: Affordable Care Act

Monday Open Thread | McCain’s Surgery May Be More Serious Than Thought

Posted on July 17, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The condition for which Senator John McCain had surgery on Friday may be more serious than initial descriptions have implied, and it may delay his return to Washington by at least a week or two, medical experts said on Sunday. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | More on Trumpcare

Posted on July 5, 2017 by rikyrah

Here’s the latest scheme on the Legislative Evil known as Trumpcare: Topher Spiro‏Verified account @TopherSpiro 1: ALERT: McConnell just sent a revised bill to CBO. They’re close to a deal. This is CODE RED. 2: Vote expected in mid-July. Republican … Continue reading →

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The CBO Score on Trumpcare: Legislative Evil

Posted on June 27, 2017 by rikyrah

The CBO came out with the score of Trumpcare. 22 MILLION WILL LOST HEALTHCARE. Including… 15 MILLION -NEXT YEAR 4 MILLION THAT HAVE EMPLOYEE BASED HEALTHCARE https://twitter.com/TopherSpiro/status/879471575808040960 https://twitter.com/TopherSpiro/status/879455668364877825 https://twitter.com/TopherSpiro/status/879477167490519040 https://twitter.com/TopherSpiro/status/879466174748266496 If you truly care about access to care for the … Continue reading →

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Update on Trumpcare- Legislative EVIL

Posted on June 26, 2017 by rikyrah

Trying to keep you updated on Trumpcare and its resulting horrors. Thanks to Ametia for finding this video about the HUMAN cost of Trumpcare. This mother from Florida, discussing what Medicaid means to her son and their family. It will … Continue reading →

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The Legislative Evil Known as Trumpcare – Now, it’s the Senate’s Turn

Posted on June 23, 2017 by rikyrah

OK, Trumpcare is revealed – the Senate Version. This is a TAX CUT BILL MASQUERADING AS A HEALTHCARE BILL. THIS IS ABOUT GIVING TAX CUTS TO MILLIONAIRES AND BILLIONAIRES. And, they are going to do it by GUTTING/DECIMATING/DESTROYING MEDICAID. STOP … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | More about Trumpcare

Posted on June 16, 2017 by rikyrah

Found this at Vox.com. We began the week talking about Trumpcare, and we will end the week with it. The same measures still need to be taken. Please go to that post for all the contact information. I’ve covered Obamacare … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Update on the Legislation Evil Known As Trumpcare- Fighting the Senate

Posted on June 12, 2017 by rikyrah

The Legislative Evil known Trumpcare is going forward in the Senate. I will remind you, now, and always… Trumpcare is a TAX CUT BILL MASQUERADING AS A HEALTHCARE PLAN. THE TAX CUTS DECIMATING MEDICAID are the foundation to giving tax … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | The CBO Has Scored the Evil Legislation Known As Trumpcare 2.0.

Posted on May 25, 2017 by rikyrah

It’s as bad as you think. I have said, from the beginning, that Trumpcare is nothing but a TAX CUT BILL masquerading as a Healthcare Bill. The core of this is cutting HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS FROM MEDICAID – the most … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | They are bringing Trumpcare to the floor

Posted on May 4, 2017 by rikyrah

The piece of evil legislation known as Trumpcare is being brought to the floor today. https://twitter.com/TopherSpiro/status/859768397034377216 https://twitter.com/TopherSpiro/status/859953101515706368 https://twitter.com/TopherSpiro/status/859843350886850562? https://twitter.com/adamdavidson/status/859836647877353475 That comes out to $62 per person with a pre-existing condition. Those who run the numbers say that the high risk … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | The Nightmare of Trumpcare is Back…View this evil legislation

Posted on May 1, 2017 by rikyrah

https://twitter.com/TopherSpiro/status/858678848145285121 Here’s a tweet that captures the latest horror version of Trumpcare: Here is the new version of Trumpcare all in one place. Circulate if you find helpful. pic.twitter.com/9B9NDOcars — Andy Slavitt 🇮🇱 🇺🇦 (@ASlavitt) April 28, 2017 Here’s an … Continue reading →

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