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Trumpcare Bait-and-Switch from Chris Hayes

Chris Hayes of MSNBC put up a short but important thread today about the ACA (Obamacare) vs the AHCA (Trumpcare). Here it is, collated into bullets:

Trumpcare Mothership: Start Here

In order to cover the Trumpcare bill and its possible effects, we have created this parent article (the Trumpcare Mothership). Start here for our coverage!

Andy Slavitt on Trumpcare via Twitter

Andy Slavitt is a healthcare policy analyst. Today he did two Twitter threads on the Senate Trumpcare bill, which we collated. Read, then make those calls!

Andy Slavitt on Senate Trumpcare, Thread #3

More excellent analysis of the Senate Trumpcare bill from Andy Slavitt, healthcare policy analyst and former healthcare official in the Obama admin.

Trumpcare: Eight Ways to Take Action

If there was ever a time for everyday citizens to rise up and fight back, THIS is that time. Here is a checklist of ways you can take action on Trumpcare.

Senate Trumpcare: Winners and Losers

The Senate Trumpcare bill dropped today. What follows is a quick summary of the losers and winners in the bill, along with why.

Bevin’s New Crime Plan

Gov Bevin's prayer walk solution to the crime problem is not only a new approach to the issue, but it SAVES MONEY as well! Aaron Smith's cartoon explains.

Trumpcare Takes from Poor, Gives to Rich in Lexington Area

In Lexington and area, Trumpcare takes $125 million from households making less than $50,000 a year, & transfers it to the upper-middle and wealthy classes.

TRUMPCARE: IndivisibleKY & Truth Matters Plan Rally-Lobby of McConnell and Paul

To protest Trumpcare, IndivisibleKY & Truth Matters plan a rally-lobby at the Louisville offices of Senators McConnell & Paul on Thursday from 8:30 to 5:30.

Trumpcare Takes $125 Million from Louisville Poor & Middle Class

In Louisville, Trumpcare will take almost $125 million out of the pockets of households making less than $50,000 a year, and transfer it to the wealthy.

Trumpcare: Will McConnell Pull This Sleazy Trick?

The Senate version of Trumpcare is being written in secret by Repubs. As if that wasn't bad enough, there are rumors of a trick that McConnell is planning.

Govs to McConnell: Don’t Mess with Medicaid

Seven governors have written a letter to Sen. McConnell, calling out both process and particulars of the health care bill, with a special focus on Medicaid.