Category Archives: ACA

Chair’s Corner: What now for the ACA?

Posted on October 23, 2017 by admin

I have been remiss in not posting regularly. My apologies for my silence; there certainly has been a lot going on in our world which we should all be actively talking about. First, I must express my most sincere condolences … Continue reading →

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another serious ACA repeal attempt under way

Posted on September 16, 2017 by admin

Last summer, I wrote about the Senate’s ACA-busting Better Care Reconciliation Act: “Remember: Republicans cannot give up on this, they can only hope to wear us down.” Well, they are at it again with the Cassidy-Graham bill, and it is … Continue reading →

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Chair’s Corner: the ACA is imperfect but alive (for now)

Posted on July 31, 2017 by admin

Thanks to 48 stalwart U.S. Democratic Senators, who prioritize the health of all Americans, and three sensible Republican Senators – Collins, McCain and Murkowski – the U.S. Senate’s attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act has failed, again. … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: ACA repeal back on the table in the Senate

Posted on July 24, 2017 by admin

UPDATE: Sen. Murkowski voted No and Sen. Sullivan voted Yes on the motion to proceed. It is important to take the time to thank Sen. Murkowski and say “shame” to Sen. Sullivan for their votes, and to urge them to … Continue reading →

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thanks, Don: helping Alaskans die preventable deaths edition

Posted on May 10, 2017 by admin

Last week, Rep. Don Young and his Republican colleagues voted for the American Health Care Act, which will free many of us from the terrible burden of finally being able to afford health insurance. They had a party, and I … Continue reading →

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