This afternoon, the Republicans pulled their bill to create a new healthcare system that would have kept some elements of the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") and eliminated or changed most other elements including block-granting Medicaid funding to the States to manage the Medicaid program at their discretion. There was opposition from moderate and conservative Republicans and all Democrats, making a successful vote in the House and approval in the Senate impossible. This doesn't mean that another attempt will not happen, but it is unlikely for a while. It ought to mean that work will finally get underway to improve and alter some of the imperfections in the Affordable Care Act, something President Obama continually encouraged. I urge you to continue to educate yourself and those whom you serve on how the healthcare system works and to stay ready to contact your Congress Members and Senators when anything arises where your voice should be heard. For example, if your representative or Senator is Republican, urge him/her to work in a bipartisan fashion to improve the ACA if this is your point of view. Finally and in this light, please read the AFB Research Navigator you received earlier today. Tony Anthony R. Candela Co-Chair, AER Legislative Committee Rehabilitation Administrator/Consultant (510) 912-0969 ____________________________________________________________ Affordable Wireless Plans Set up is easy. Get online in minutes. Starting at only $14.95 per month! www.netzero.net?refcd=nzmem0216