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The Hill - Peter Sullivan
House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled their healthcare spending bill, which moves to halt ObamaCare in its tracks while boosting healthcare funding by about $300 million overall.
The appropriations bill blocks funds from being used to “implement, administer, enforce, or further any provision of” ObamaCare.
As Americans, we have the privilege of living in the greatest, safest and freest country in the world. But the peace of mind that we share is the result of the sacrifice and selfless service of those in our nation’s military. The price these brave individuals have paid in service is a debt that can never be fully repaid. No matter what year it is or the nature of our circumstances, the service they provide never loses its significance or relevance to preserving freedom.
For a while now, there have been thoughts, ideas, claims and all sorts of opinions floating around about Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and whether or not it’s a good thing for America. It has become a subject of conversation in recent days because of the trade deal that’s currently being negotiated through the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) that includes 12 countries, of which President Obama is acting on behalf of the United States.
As President Obama’s time left in office draws to a close, it’s clear that he’s grasping at any and all opportunities to leave a legacy. He has either refused to work with or negotiate with lawmakers in the present Congress or failed to encourage a previously split-party Congress to find compromise. With his loss of a Democrat-led Senate, the president has now shown that when met with opposition to his policies, his arrogant answer will be to bypass Congress and act alone.