“We do not want one single one of our citizens to lose access to quality health care. It’s a disaster, folks.”Because of the intricate procedures that govern budget legislation and the inherent complexity of health care, Republicans appear unlikely to undo the health law as quickly as they had hoped. Mr. Trump said Congress must tackle the Affordable Care Act before it can overhaul the tax code, also a high priority for Republicans. He apparently hopes they will stay in or return to the Affordable Care Act’s insurance marketplaces, where more than 10 million people obtained coverage last year. But since health care must be addressed first, tax legislation could easily be pushed into 2018, according to members of Congress and administration officials.

Source: New York Times February 28, 2017 02:29 UTC