|
Obamacare is failing the American people. Without action to repeal and replace Obamacare, Americans are stuck with higher costs, more taxes, and fewer choices. The trend of bad news for Obamacare is continuing – Americans need relief now.
TODAY’S EVENTS
9:30 AM: Vice President Pence delivers the keynote address at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Legislative Day
11:00 AM: President Trump participates in the American Leadership in Emerging Technology Event
1:00 PM: Vice President Pence delivers remarks at the Wilson Center
3:00 PM: President Trump meets with the International Olympic Committee
7:15 PM: President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump host the Congressional Picnic
PHOTO OF THE DAY
 President Donald J. Trump | June 21, 2017 (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)
OBAMACARE FACT OF THE DAY
FACT: The American people know a bad deal when they see one. The most recent data shows that around 6.5 million Americans paid $3 billion in penalties to the IRS rather than buy unaffordable Obamacare plans.
WHITE HOUSE UPDATES
 Yesterday, President Trump visited Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he gave remarks about empowering America’s farmers and protecting our Nation’s proud farming legacy.
 Yesterday, Vice President Pence delivered remarks at the National Summit on Crime Reduction and Public Safety.
 Yesterday, Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price, M.D., met with individuals who are facing lack of choice because of Obamacare.
Yesterday, President Trump held a meeting with cybersecurity and energy sector representatives.
The application period for the Fall 2017 White House Internship Program closes this Friday, June 23. Interested applicants can apply here.
WHAT WE ARE READING
“In order for us to expand prosperity and extend economic opportunity to more Americans, we must remain on the cutting edge. This means that government at all levels must focus on removing barriers to innovation and ensuring that technological advances aren’t strangled by bureaucratic red tape.” – FCC Chairman Ajit Pai in New Hampshire Union Leader
“The White House is gathering technology leaders on Thursday to discuss how the industry aims to drive economic growth in emerging technology areas like wireless broadband and drones.” – The Hill
“..the nation’s second-largest health insurer announced Wednesday it plans to pull out of ObamaCare exchanges in Indiana and Wisconsin next year — a move that fueled GOP calls on Capitol Hill to upend the law.” – Fox News |
