Senate Republicans release healthcare bill that would supposedly “trim the fat”

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Early reports of the Senate healthcare bill released on Thursday say the bill would make changes to Medicaid, to tax credits for individuals purchasing plans, and would remove most of the taxes imposed by Obamacare. Similar to the House bill, the Senate bill aims to make some key changes to Obamacare including the removal of…

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Speaker Ryan: Anthem Obamacare withdrawal in Wisc., Indiana forcing people to ‘scramble’ to find new plans, doctors

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Anthem announced yesterday that it would be leaving the Obamacare exchanges for Indiana and Wisconsin in 2018. The health insurance plan provider will still provide plans off the exchange for a select few counties in both states; however, purchasers will not be able to use tax subsidies for their coverages. The Washington Examiner has the…

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Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke: Trump’s budget plan ‘is what a balanced budget looks like’

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“This is what a balanced budget looks like,” Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said, remaining on-topic as he stood strong supporting Trump’s $1.6 billion in funding cuts while liberals from several committees peppered Zinke with questions regarding Trump and other questions unrelated to the budget. The Washington Post has the commentary: “I support…

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This Week at Tea Party Patriots

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June 19 – 25We have a busy week ahead of us! Read on to find out what Tea Party Patriots is organising this week, and how you can help. The Tea Party movement has always been about holding politicians in both parties accountable. Over the years we have proven that elected officials still care about…Read More

DHS rescinds DAPA policy that would have shielded illegal-immigrant parents whose children are lawful residents

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The Department of Homeland Security this week rescinded DAPA, an Obama-era immigration policy that – if it weren’t in limbo per a Supreme Court stay on a lower-court injunction – would have authorized three-year work permits for the illegal-immigrant parents of children who are lawful U.S. residents. The Washington Examiner has the details: DHS Secretary…

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Sen. Grassley: Trump’s pick to lead immigration benefits agency ‘is truly an immigration expert’

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Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee today voted to send Lee Francis Cissna’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director nomination to the floor for a final vote in the Senate. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) heralded the nominee as an “immigration expert.” The Washington Times has the details: “He is truly an…

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