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Well, the committee will come to order. The purpose of this afternoons session is to discuss the details of the chairmans mark. Were not here to speculate about items that may or may not end up in the house bill. Were not here to debate items that are not currently part of the chairmans mark. Because as of now there is no official or final version of the modification. As i made clear this morning, we are still working to finalize the details of the modification. When that work is done, the details will be provided to the committee with ample time to go through them. After that, most likely tomorrow morning we will have another walk through that gives members an opportunity to discuss and ask questions about the modification. Long story short no one needs to be talking about the individual mandate at this point. Its not part of the mark. Arguments, questions, or statements about the individual mandate are a distraction from the meeting were having now and, frankly, a waste of this commi
Committee with ample time to go through them. And after that, most likely tomorrow morning, we will have another walkthrough and give members an opportunity to discuss and ask questions about the modification. Long story short, no one needs to be talking about the individual mandate at this point. Its not part of the mark. Arguments, questions, or statements about the individual mandate are a distraction from the meet weerg having nre havi frankly theyre a west of this committees time. Members have told me they have additional questions about the mark, and i want to be reasonable, accommodating. So i ask, do any members have any questions or comments about anything other than obamacare or the individual mandate . I do, mr. Chairman. I do. Mr. Chairman . Yes, yes. Lots. Thank you, mr. Chairman. First, the press is reporting that what will be offered tomorrow will contain a repeal of the individual mandate under the Affordable Care act. Are those press reports correct . It quotes mitch m
,orning at 202 7488001 democrats, 202 7488000, independents, 202 7488002. You also can catch up with us on facebook and twitter. A good thursday morning to you here. Some of the headlines today about the ongoing efforts when it comes to health care in this country. Health care bill set for a fast rewrite. And a nod to bipartisanship, they write deal on existing health law could emerge if the senate bill fails. Washington times, republicans set new deadline to repeal obama care. Is somee of mcconnells comments on the floor of the senate. Is unfortunate, that our Democratic College refused to work with us in a serious way to copperheads and we address obamacares failures, in the seven years since i have passed it. I regret that they continue to demonstrate an unserious attitude about all of this today , but it is increasingly clear that obamacare is negative trends will only get works obamacares negative trends will only get worse unless we act. Host this morning in the editorial page of
Might well offer. We will leave this hearing at this point. You can see the rest of it at cspan. Org. The senate about the gavilan to work on the highest job in the defense department, boeing executive Patrick Shanahan has been nominated for Deputy Defense secretary. Senators will vote at 5 30 eastern on advancing the confirmation process. Also pending is the republican care law replacement, Mitch Oconnell announcing over the weekend to date on the measure will be delayed now senator mccain recovers from surgery. Enter mcconnell may update us at the start of the session live coverage of the senate. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal spirit, today teach our lawmakers to do things your way, embracing your precepts and walking in your path. Lord, remind them that the road less traveled usually leads to life and few find it. As our senators receive guidance from you and follow your leading, replace anxiety with calm, confusion with clarity, and despair with hope. Use these legislatures to t