Maine’s 2nd District U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin is applauding the plan, even though it would put medical insurance out of the reach of thousands of his constituents.
Affordable Care Act
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How the proposed replacement compares to the Affordable Care Act
How do tax credits, restrictions, and changes to Medicaid fit in?
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Sen. King says Republican health plan ‘will hammer Maine’
In a speech on the floor of the Senate, the independent says the plan would cost Mainers more and deliver less.
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What the new Republican health care plan means for you
Younger, healthier people may have cheaper coverage options, but costs could climb for older patients with chronic conditions and people with low incomes.
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Conservative objections threaten new Republican health care bill
Some lawmakers say the bill doesn’t go far enough in reducing government involvement in health care and press for a straightforward bill simply to repeal Obamacare.
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House Republicans’ plan for replacing Affordable Care Act troubles Collins, LePage
Maine’s governor and senior senator are part of a chorus of criticism on the potential impact of the proposed health care reforms.
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Republicans unveil bill to dismantle Obamacare, with fewer likely insured
Instead of the current income-based premium subsidies, people would get tax credits based on age.
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With ‘Trumpcare’ on horizon, voters go wobbly on Affordable Care Act repeal
Now that President Trump and fellow Republicans take action to dump the Affordable Care Act, many voters appear to be having second thoughts.
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Our View: Anti-Obamacare fog still hovers over D.C.
Many Republicans agree that they hate the Affordable Care Act, but they can’t agree why.
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Trump says health care system will ‘implode’ unless fixed
The President still hasn’t offered specific details for a replacement to the Affordable Care Act, and told state governors that “nobody knew that health care could be so complicated.”