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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House Speaker Ryan: Republicans ‘close’ to Obamacare-repeal compromise

Speaker of the House Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) this week says establishment Republicans and members of the House Freedom Caucus are one step closer to a deal on a new Obama-repeal bill. The Washington Examiner has the details: Lawmakers are “negotiating finishing touches” on a compromise, Ryan told the London think tank Policy Exchange during…

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Speaker of the House Ryan, Sen. Enzi announce introduction of resolution aimed at defunding Obamacare

Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate today announced the first step toward repealing and replacing Obamacare – a concurrent resolution that authorizes four committees to “fast-track” the repeal process and “achieve at least $1 billion in deficit reduction” from fiscal years 2017 through 2026. “Today, we take the first steps to repair…

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Sample letter to Rep. Paul Ryan

YOUR NAME YOUR ADDRESS       Representative Paul Ryan VIA FACSIMILE: 608-752-4711   [INSERT DATE]   Dear Congressman Ryan:   I am writing to tell you that I am very opposed to the Senate’s amnesty bill and strongly urge you, as a leader in the House of Representatives, to do everything in your power…

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Tell Romney and Ryan: Repeal President’s Health Care Plan Day 1

PASSION: The Majority of Americans have consistently opposed the President’s Health Care Plan since it was introduced. Candidates Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have said they oppose the law and will work for a full repeal. ACTION: Now is the time to keep the pressure on Romney and Ryan and tell them to Repeal the…

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