Trump Team Stops Short Of Saying Price Bill 'Starting Point' For ACA Replacement

By Amy Lotven / January 17, 2017 at 6:57 PM
Transition team spokesperson Sean Spicer said Tuesday (Jan. 17) Donald Trump was impressed with HHS-nominee Tom Price's work on various health initiatives and legislation, but stopped short of saying the Georgia congressman's ACA repeal and replacement bill would be the starting point for the administration’s plan. Last week, after Trump said the replacement bill would come out as soon as Price is confirmed, lawmakers were split on whether that meant Price's bill would be considered the baseline. Sen. Lindsay Graham...


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