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On the recordJanuary 11, 2017
over the past few days, we have been listening to the health care horror stories from across the country, such as families earning an annual income of $50,000 who opted for high-deductible coverage and are facing up to $6,000 or, in one case, $10,000 of out-of-pocket costs before their coverage even begins. That is not affordable insurance. Nearly 7 years after the enactment of ObamaCare and 3 years into implementation, one thing is crystal clear: ObamaCare has failed, but Republicans are working to fix the damage. Over the past several years, it is clear that this law is simply unworkable for millions of hard- working Americans. Insurance markets are collapsing, premiums are soaring, and health care choices are disappearing, but the answer isn't to ignore the problem. With ObamaCare getting worse by the day, it is time for us to act. The repeal resolution we are debating this week promises relief from ObamaCare and provides the tools necessary to immediately repeal this failed law while ensuring a stable transition period to a patient-centered health care system that gives Americans access to quality, affordable care. The resolution includes instructions to authorizing committees so that repeal legislation can move through a fast track process and can pass with a simple majority in the House and Senate.…
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Mike Enzi
Republican · Wyoming
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Jan 11, 2017

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