If this bill passes, people will die preventable deaths as a direct consequence. For tax cuts. It's essentially an act of cannibalism.— Ned Resnikoff (@resnikoff) June 22, 2017
Instead of making premiums more affordable, the Senate repeal bill will jack up costs for the avg 60 year old making $42k by $5,151/year.— Lori Lodes (@loril) June 22, 2017
Senate premium subsidies follow a similar structure as the ACA, but cut off subsidies at 350% of poverty. That hits older people hardest.— Larry Levitt (@larry_levitt) June 22, 2017
Senate bill moves $$$ around in a shell game meant to "soften" vote for tax cuts for rich + deep cuts to poor:https://t.co/5eWQjmXEuM pic.twitter.com/hXzaiQYmYe— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) June 22, 2017
Resist:
Protestors dragged away from Sen. McConnell's office while chanting "no cuts to Medicaid" after Senate GOP reveals health care bill draft. pic.twitter.com/2cqtaElq0p— ABC News (@ABC) June 22, 2017
The video prompted even Mrs. Alan Greenspan to say it was "a brutal image for Republicans and supporters of this bill."
To paraphrase Joy Reid: Brought to you by republicans bought and paid for by the Kochs and Mercers. Trump never did run this train, it was always McConnell and Ryan. We have to pay attention!!
ReplyDeleteGreat point, Diva. We have to pay attention, and then make them pay for it.
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