Opinion

Not buying GOP pipe dreams anymore

Posted May 06, 2017 1:00 am

Here we go again.

The GOP House is forcing through the "new ACA" before obtaining a score on who and how many it won't cover. GOP Congressmen are falling in line because President Trump and Speaker Ryan poured another $8 billion over the next five years into the pot for states to draw from so they will be encouraged to retain insurance for those with pre-existing conditions.

How generous! The only problem is that the projections over the next five years is that a $130 billion is needed, and $8 billion leaves the new ACA $122 billion short.

The GOP once again chooses tax cuts for the financially well heeled over average Americans, and tries to sell their non-Christian actions that trickle down economics will create growth rate of 3 to 4 percent and provide "high paying" jobs. Sorry, GOP, you've broken our rose colored glasses and we aren't buying your pipe dreams anymore.

Bill Spencer

Geneva

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