11/14 Update from the Colorado Health Policy Coalition:
"In late October Congressional Republicans turned their attention away from health care "repeal and replace" and "stabilization" to focus on tax policy. It looks, however, like health care is now taking center-stage in the tax reform debate as well.
Today, Senate Republicans announced plans to include a provision to repeal the individual mandate for coverage in their tax reform plan. Not only does this serve to undermine the stability of the Affordable Care Act, but it also helps to pay for tax cuts proposed in the package. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that repealing the mandate will reduce federal spending by $338 billion over 10 years and reduce the number of insured Americans by 13 million.
In response, a coalition of six major physician, hospital and insurer groups sent a letter to Congressional leadership opposing the proposal and outlining the critical role the mandate plays in stabilizing the marketplace. Families USA, a leading consumer advocacy organization, also released a statement of opposition."
11/14 Update from the Protect Our Care Colorado Coalition:
"In late October Congressional Republicans turned their attention away from health care "repeal and replace" and "stabilization" to focus on tax policy. It looks, however, like health care is now taking center-stage in the tax reform debate as well.
Today, Senate Republicans announced plans to include a provision to repeal the individual mandate for coverage in their tax reform plan. Not only does this serve to undermine the stability of the Affordable Care Act, but it also helps to pay for tax cuts proposed in the package. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that repealing the mandate will reduce federal spending by $338 billion over 10 years and reduce the number of insured Americans by 13 million.
In response, a coalition of six major physician, hospital and insurer groups sent a letter to Congressional leadership opposing the proposal and outlining the critical role the mandate plays in stabilizing the marketplace. Families USA, a leading consumer advocacy organization, also released a statement of opposition."
11/14 Update from the Protect Our Care Colorado Coalition:
"Stop the GOP Tax Bill That Will Devastate Health Care!
The House GOP is planning to vote this week on a tax bill that will devastate health care! The GOP tax heist cuts taxes for the wealthiest 1% and big multinational corporations, increases taxes on some middle-class families, and adds $1.5 trillion to the deficit over 10 years. While it's not in the tax bill itself, we know from the GOP budget that they plan to pay for this increase in deficit by gutting Medicaid by nearly $1 trillion, Medicare by over $400 billion, and slashing other programs that hard-working American families rely on. This tax heist:
- Will lead to even more disastrous cuts to health care than we've seen in the devastating Republican health care repeal bills that failed due to enormous public pressure.
- Will disproportionately benefit millionaires and large profitable corporations, not small businesses or the middle-class.
- 80% of the tax cuts go to the top 1% and big corporations
- Will devastate Colorado's state budget and lead to cuts in state programs and services that help families get by and get ahead.
For more detail on how the tax plan affects different populations, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has a variety of summaries and resources or you can read this summary from the Tax Policy Center.
Call your Representative now and tell them to oppose this tax plan that will harm Colorado families!
Rep. Coffman - Aurora (720) 748-7514, DC: (202) 225-7882
Rep. Tipton - Durango: (970) 259-1490, DC: (202) 225-4761
Rep. Buck - Greeley: (970) 702-2136, DC: (202) 225-4676
Rep. Lamborn - CO Sprngs: (719) 520-0055, DC: (202) 225-4422
Rep. Polis: Boulder - (303) 484-9596, DC: (202) 225-2161
Rep. Perlmutter - Lakewood: (303)274-7944 DC: (202) 225-2645
Rep. DeGette - Denver: (303) 844-4988, DC: (202) 225-4431
Call your Senators:
Sen. Gardner-Denver: (303) 391-5777 DC:(202) 224-5941
Sen. Bennet-Denver: (303) 455-7600 DC:(202) 224- 5852
Social Media: We are using the hashtags #TrumpTaxScam, #GOPTaxPlan, and #NotOnePenny to talk about the tax bill.
- @RepMikeCoffman You've said time and again that you are concerned about the deficit. Vote no on #TrumpTaxScam! Don't add $1.5 trillion to deficit. #NotOnePenny
- @RepMikeCoffman Please oppose the #GOPTaxPlan that will increase deficit, give tax cuts to top 1%, and lead to devastating health care cuts.
- @RepTipton Don't increase the deficit, give 80% of tax cuts to top 1%, or gut Medicaid/Medicare to pay for it. #VoteNo on #GOPTaxPlan.
- Don't saddle future generations with another $1.5 trillion in debt from #TrumpTaxScam @RepTipton. And don't use cuts to Medicaid or Medicare as a piggy bank for the wealthiest 1%.
- @RepKenBuck Don't vote for a #GOPTaxPlan that increases the deficit, gives tax cuts to top 1% on the backs of middle-class, or will lead to devastating health care cuts. #NotOnePenny."
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