Today, Rep. Fred Upton (MI) published an article in National Review Online highlighting the need to repeal and replace Obamacare. Chairman Upton, of the Energy and Commerce Committee outlines not only the reasons for repeal, but the steps Republicans will take to replace the bill.
Read an excerpt here:
During the floor debate, I noted that Obamacare compels us to end something before we forge a new beginning: Its emphases and prescriptions are hopelessly misguided and even dangerous, lavishing money we don’t have on challenges that cannot be solved with government spending. It will bankrupt our states, making health care significantly more expensive for the 85 percent of Americans with insurance. It raises taxes and invests 1,968 new or expanded powers to the federal government, according to the Center for Health Transformation. And it limits options for seniors to choose a health plan that best fits their needs.
Read the rest HERE