Rep. Walker Says ‘We’re Getting Closer’ on Health Care

The transcript discusses the House plan, focusing on Medicaid expansion and tax credits. It highlights the dialogue with the House Speaker and leadership, addressing issues like Medicaid expansion and tax burdens. Feedback from constituents emphasizes the importance of healthcare coverage and concerns about taxes. The discussion also covers tax reform and ACA reform, the potential impact of a border adjustment tax, and infrastructure spending. The need for party unity and cohesive legislative goals is stressed.

What are the two main issues identified with the House plan?

• Medicaid expansion and refundable tax credit

• Tax reform and infrastructure spending

• Border adjustment tax and military spending

• Education reform and discretionary spending

What is the concern regarding Medicaid expansion under Obamacare?

• It covers too few people

• It provides full Medicaid to capable-bodied people above the poverty line

• It does not include tax credits

• It is too costly for the government

What do constituents want in terms of healthcare coverage?

• More taxes to support coverage

• Increased government control over healthcare

• Complete removal of healthcare coverage

• Separation from the Affordable Care Act with tax relief

What is the stance on working on Affordable Care Act reform and tax reform simultaneously?

• It is impossible to work on both

• Both can be worked on simultaneously

• Only Affordable Care Act reform should be prioritized

• Only tax reform should be prioritized

What is the current position on the border adjustment tax?

• It is fully supported

• It is completely opposed

• It is still under review

• It has been implemented

What is the significance of infrastructure spending according to the discussion?

• It is only important for urban areas

• It is not a priority

• It should be reduced

• It is crucial for economic growth

What is needed within the Republican Party to achieve successful reforms?

• Focus only on tax reform

• Complete agreement on all issues

• Increased unity and cohesiveness

• More division