Tuesday, March 7, 2017

President Trump urges support for healthcare bill despite opposition from both parties

A major battle is shaping up in the United States over healthcare reform.

President Trump has endorsed a House Republican plan to replace President Obama's system. If passed, it would no longer be compulsory to have medical insurance, but there would be a system of tax credits to persuade people to enroll.

Democrats have already come out against the plan, but many conservative Republicans also oppose it, saying it doesn't go far enough in removing the government from healthcare.

Mr Trump is urging passage of the bill, saying a major reason he was elected was to repeal and replace Obamacare.

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