Opponents of Medicaid cuts burst into meeting on canceling Obamacare

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Against the backdrop of violent protests, a meeting was held in the US Senate on another desperate attempt by Republicans to repeal the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. This is the only meeting of the Senate Finance Committee dedicated to the bill that can be put to vote this week.

Wheelchair demonstrators chanting anti-cancellation slogans Medicaid, delayed the start of the meeting by almost 20 minutes, to the outrage of the committee chairman, Republican Orrin Hatch of Utah, reports "Voice of America«.

“If you want a hearing, it’s better to shut up,” Hatch warned, announcing a short break so the police would bring out the demonstrators. When the hearing resumed, he called for a peaceful discussion.

The Graham-Cassidy bill was passed for discussion, calling for the abolition of Obamacare, the transfer of funding to all 50 states to develop their own health care programs, and a reduction in federal funding for the program. Medicaid for low-income citizens and people with disabilities. Republicans have time only until the end of the month to pass a bill by a simple majority in the Senate.

Proponents of reform believe that the current system will bankrupt America.

"By 2027, we will spend on Medicaid more than the military, ”said Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who drafted the bill along with Louisiana State Senator Bill Cassidy and spoke at the committee meeting as a witness. “We will send money to the states ... My goal is to withdraw money and power from Washington, closer to the people.”

“We will achieve a better result,” added Graham.

Opponents blame Republicans for hastily trying to pass a poorly drafted bill through the Senate that will cut funding for health programs for dozens of states.

"This bill Trumpcare “An impending disaster,” said a leading Democrat on the committee, Ron Wyden of Oregon. - It will turn into a nightmare for tens of millions of Americans. This is a mockery of the president’s promise to provide everyone with more efficient health care for less money. ”

President Donald Trump criticized the Republicans in the Senate for unsuccessful attempts to cancel and replace Obamacare, which was one of the main election promises of the party since the adoption of the law in 2010 year.

"Seven years of promises to cancel and replace, and some senators still doubt," Trump complained on Twitter on Sunday. A day earlier, he wrote: “Large block subsidies for states are a good idea. Control and management will be more effective. ”

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