Jeb Bush: The Graham-Cassidy Proposal Is Better Than Kasich-Hickenlooper

Despite the chaos and disappointment which defined the health care debate in Washington this summer, there is still both an opportunity and obligation to get some big and serious things done for the American people this year. While tackling tax reform, regulatory reform, entitlement reform and many other challenges are critical to ensuring American prosperity for future generations, health care reform must remain at the top of Congress’ to-do-list this fall. In voting for sweeping change last November, the chief issue driving many voters was the repeal of Obamacare, a policy monstrosity railroaded through Congress by Democrats in 2010. In the years following, health care premiums have skyrocketed; insurers have left the marketplace and the number of choices has decreased; federal spending is inequitable among the states; employers have been forced to cut hours for workers because of new regulations; and Americans have suffered higher taxes and dropped coverage. Despite years of promises, Republicans failed at multiple attempts this summer to pass reform through Congress. But this fight doesn’t need to be over. There is still a chance to remedy our imperiled health care system, and it begins with repealing Obamacare and shifting power back to the states. Senators Lindsey Graham (R – SC), Bill Cassidy (R – LA) and Dean Heller (R – NV) have proposed commonsense legislation that would block-grant funds – based on a fair distribution system &nd...
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