Trump Signs Redundant Executive Order Calling For Coverage Of Preexisting Conditions
The EO also describes actions the administration has been taking to end “surprise billing”
Executive Summary
President Trump is flayed by Democrats for using an executive order to grab credit for a preexisting conditions coverage mandate that’s already contained in the Affordable Care Act, signed by President Obama.
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