EDITORIAL: Bipartisanship could help save the Affordable Care Act
First, President
Murray says she's staying focused on policies that can help Americans who need health insurance and a stable marketplace. She and Alexander are recruiting co-sponsors, hope to hold a hearing next week and are moving forward as if Twitter -- and the president's flip-flopping -- were not a factor.
Murray and Alexander are setting a good example every American should emulate. Try to ignore the wacky politics and focus on what's best for everyday Americans. Pick up your phone and call your representatives in
The plan is simple: Keep insurance companies in the health-insurance market with
The Murray-Alexander plan also includes slightly more flexibility for the states but does not water down insurance requirements. It would let people of any age buy some low-premium, high-deductible plans, instead of limiting those catastrophic policies to people under 30. The agreement also restores money to pay for outreach and promotion to encourage people to sign up for health insurance.
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