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## Healthcare Reform: Republicans and Trump Clash over Medicare ### Repubilcans unveil plan to repeal and replace Affordable Care Act Republicans in the United States House of Representatives have unveiled a plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. The plan, which has been met with opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, would make significant changes to the healthcare system in the United States. ### Key provisions of the Republican plan The Republican plan would: * Repeal the individual mandate, which requires most Americans to have health insurance or pay a penalty. * Eliminate subsidies for health insurance premiums and cost-sharing. * Convert Medicaid from an entitlement program to a block grant program, giving states more control over how the program is run. * Allow states to opt out of certain provisions of the ACA, such as the requirement that health insurance plans cover essential health benefits. ### Trump's support for the Republican plan President Donald Trump has expressed support for the Republican plan, saying that it will "repeal and replace Obamacare with something great." Trump has also said that the Republican plan will "lower costs" and "give people more choices." ### Opposition to the Republican plan Democrats have criticized the Republican plan, saying that it will "throw millions of Americans off of their health insurance" and "raise costs for people with pre-existing conditions." Some Republicans have also expressed concerns about the plan, saying that it does not go far enough in repealing the ACA. ### The future of healthcare reform The future of healthcare reform in the United States is uncertain. The Republican plan is likely to face significant opposition in the Senate, where Republicans hold a slim majority. Even if the plan is passed by Congress, it is likely to be challenged in court. ### Sources * [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/06/us/politics/republicans-repeal-replace-obamacare.html) * [The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/03/06/house-republicans-release-bill-to-repeal-and-replace-affordable-care-act/) * [The Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/articles/house-gop-to-unveil-replacement-for-obamacare-1488763688)