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On the recordApril 26, 2017
Big talk and broken promises, that is what we have seen. As Trump's first 100 days come to a close, we see desperate times are leading to desperate measures. First, there is a push to revive TrumpCare. Really? Twenty-four million Americans would be kicked off health insurance in the first year, and there would be 15 to 20 percent increases in premiums according to the Congressional Budget Office. The big change to get a compromise is taking away essential benefits and preexisting conditions, the foundation of making sure Americans have health care. Second, we see Trump's threats to defund the subsidies. This is a blatant violation of law. Seven million Americans would lose health care immediately if that happened. Third, we see Trump's threats to cut Medicaid and Medicare by $1 trillion. Block grants will mean cuts to senior's health care, cuts to children's health care. With these 100 days coming to a close, we see Trump as the least popular, least productive President in modern history. While Trump is breaking his promises, our constituents are depending on us to keep ours. ____________________
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Darren Soto
Democratic · Florida
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Apr 26, 2017

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