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Trump Falsely Claims GOP Healthcare Bill to Protect People with Pre-Existing Conditions

HeadlineMay 01, 2017

Meanwhile, in more news from Capitol Hill, Republicans continue to wrangle over the terms of a new healthcare bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. On Sunday, President Trump claimed the Republican plan would guarantee coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. In fact, just one day earlier, Republican lawmakers struck a deal that would not protect people with pre-existing conditions, instead allowing insurers to charge them significantly higher premiums.

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