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ACA- Mend it, don't end it. (that's what the public wants) (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2017 OP
Yes! Fix it don't nix it! Freddie Mar 2017 #1
What is the Hastert Rule and how does it stop us from working with sane Republicans to fix the ACA DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2017 #3
They won't pass a bill unless it has the majority of their party Freddie Mar 2017 #5
Boehner violated the Hastert rule a few times democrattotheend Mar 2017 #7
Those are all good ideas! Blue_Roses Mar 2017 #4
Trump basically said in his presser that he's open to that DeminPennswoods Mar 2017 #2
Good idea,so Repubs have less ammunition to just blame Dems wishstar Mar 2017 #6

Freddie

(9,257 posts)
1. Yes! Fix it don't nix it!
Fri Mar 24, 2017, 05:07 PM
Mar 2017

Tax the rich more.
Use the $$ to lower out-of-pockets. Make the subsidies better (instead of dropping off at $48000, a gradual drop-off to $75000). End the "family glitch." In return, perhaps a small co-pay ($10 - $20) on currently "free" preventive care things.
Someone on CNN suggested Dems and Rs work together on an bill acceptable to both parties. That actually could happen if not for their Child Molester, er, Hastert Rule. The most destructive thing to happen to politics in decades.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,708 posts)
3. What is the Hastert Rule and how does it stop us from working with sane Republicans to fix the ACA
Fri Mar 24, 2017, 05:10 PM
Mar 2017

I don't see anything being achieved with this clown in the White House.

Freddie

(9,257 posts)
5. They won't pass a bill unless it has the majority of their party
Fri Mar 24, 2017, 05:15 PM
Mar 2017

Which eliminates ever passing anything with bipartisan support.

democrattotheend

(11,605 posts)
7. Boehner violated the Hastert rule a few times
Fri Mar 24, 2017, 06:26 PM
Mar 2017

For Sandy Aid, and I think to avoid the fiscal cliff. I assume Ryan has that option as well, unless they changed the rules.

DeminPennswoods

(15,265 posts)
2. Trump basically said in his presser that he's open to that
Fri Mar 24, 2017, 05:08 PM
Mar 2017

Dems could easily go to Trump with a plan, tell him how it will make Americans love him and he'd be all in.

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