GOP's Health Care Plan Faces Conservative Scrutiny

House Speaker Paul Ryan has unveiled a plan to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act, retaining some key elements like coverage for pre-existing conditions. The plan faces opposition from the Tea Party and the House Freedom Caucus, posing a challenge for Republican unity. Hearings are scheduled, and Ryan will address the press. The plan's success depends on gaining conservative support and navigating political challenges, especially with the upcoming 2018 midterm elections.

What key element of Obamacare does Paul Ryan's plan aim to retain?

• Individual mandate

• Employer mandate

• Medicaid expansion

• Coverage for pre-existing conditions

Which group within the Republican Party is already speaking out against the repeal plan?

• Libertarian Party

• Ultra Conservative House Freedom Caucus

• Moderate Republicans

• Democratic Party

What is necessary for the Republican Party to advance health care and tax reform?

• Endorsement from the President

• Approval from the Supreme Court

• Unity within the Republican Party

• Support from the Democratic Party

Why is the repeal plan a political tightrope for some Republican senators?

• It requires bipartisan support

• It is unpopular with all voters

• It conflicts with the President's agenda

• Obamacare remains popular with a large portion of the country

What upcoming event adds pressure to the political decisions regarding the repeal plan?

• Local council elections

• State governor elections

• 2018 midterm elections

• Presidential elections