Udall, Heinrich feature Loving schools in ‘Trumpcare’ opposition speeches
Udall and Senator
"The problem is that
Udall quoted
If approved, the Act will repeal and replace the current Affordable Health Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
The
Udall also discussed healthcare for
When a woman from the Pueblo of
Heinrich said rural hospitals, opioid treatment and healthcare for
"That's part of the reason why both of us come to the floor today (Tuesday) given what's at stake," Heinrich said. "It (Trumpcare) would destroy the Medicaid program as it currently exist in our state and throw our entire healthcare system into chaos."
Heinrich said under Trumpcare, New Mexicans may spend thousands more for less healthcare than is currently offered.
Heinrich criticized Republican senators who are creating their own version of a healthcare bill calling them "deeply irresponsible."
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Udall pointed to the lack of hearings on the bill and how public participation was blocked, citing that the
Udall introduced the No Hearing, No Vote Act, which would require public committee hearings "for any legislation that goes through the fast-tracked 'budget reconciliation"' process -- including the Trumpcare legislation.
"If we want to improve on Obamacare, we could, one, make sure that all Americans have healthcare. And two, make healthcare more affordable," Udall said.
America Speaks Out
Heinrich urges New Mexicans who oppose Trumpcare to voice their opinion on the proposed healthcare act through social media.
The #AmericaSpeaksOut hashtag can be used to share a video or photo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Heinrich hopes this will help New Mexicans explain why they value affordable coverage for pre-existing conditions, why cuts to Medicaid may negatively affect them, their worry on healthcare costs and reasons Trumpcare would be a risk to them.
"Right now,
DeJanay Booth can be reached at 575-628-5546, [email protected] and @DeJanayBooth on Twitter.
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