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It’s the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law – it’s still under threat by Republicans.
Republican leadership in the House have tried in vain to repeal the ACA and have made repeal a priority if they win back control of Congress.
As the Pennsylvania Capital-Star wrote this morning, Does the GOP want to repeal Obamacare? Take them literally and seriously.
This would have a devastating impact in Pennsylvania:
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858,000 people in Pennsylvania would lose coverage
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5.3 million people in Pennsylvania with preexisting conditions could face higher premiums, face benefit exclusions, or be denied coverage altogether
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Pennsylvania would lose $5.1 billion in federal funding for health coverage because the ruling would eliminate ACA funding for the marketplaces, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program.
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The tax revenue that funds the ACA’s expansion of health coverage would go back into the pockets of the wealthy, with millionaires receiving tax cuts averaging $46,000 each.
James Singer DCCC Spokesperson
“Republicans have made clear what their plan is for Americans’ health care: take it away.”
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