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November 29, 2016

Title: Will Trump Keep His Promises on Obamacare?
Topic: Donald Trump Promises

Discussed by Michael Hamilton
with Heartland Institute (www.Heartland.org)

Part 1 of 2

Millions of voters put their trust in Donald Trump, believing that he will put an end to the Obamacare debacle. Will he hold to that promise?

Michael Hamilton is a Research Fellow at the Heartland Institute. He is also the managing editor of Health Care News, author of the weekly Consumer Power Report, and host of the Health Care News Podcast. Michael will be discussing Donald Trump’s campaign promises and the progress already being made to end Obamacare.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is there a difference in repealing vs. replacing Obamacare?

Should any American be forced to buy health insurance?

What did Justice John Roberts do with the decision regarding Obamacare?

Why are more and more people dropping out of the healthcare mandate and choosing to instead pay the fine?

Listen as Michael also explains and clarifies the “30-hour work-week” mandate which requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide health insurance.

Under Obamacare, all health care policies (with few exceptions) must cover abortions and contraceptives. Why should this be immediately removed?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Will Trump Keep His Promises on Obamacare?
Topic: Donald Trump Promises

Discussed by Michael Hamilton
with Heartland Institute (www.Heartland.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Could just a handful of RINO’s block a full repeal of Obamacare?

Could Donald Trump declare an executive action to repeal Obamacare? Would it stick?

Should insurers be allowed to offer plans across state lines?

Would it be beneficial to make health insurance premiums tax deductible for individuals, as they are for employers?

Why is price transparency from health care providers important?

Many current exchange providers are going bankrupt and leaving the system all-together. Should they be funded through other means? Listen as Michael Hamilton explains the “judgement fund” and how the Justice Department can use this to settle claims against the United States government.

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