Critics unite against endless federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act
A recent column by Stuart Wesbury has sparked agreement from Paul Buckwalter, a vocal critic of federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Buckwalter shares concerns over the growing financial burden of propping up the healthcare programme, often called 'Obamacare'.
Wesbury’s column, The Affordable Care Act shouldn’t need to be propped up, was published on December 7. Buckwalter has since echoed its arguments, claiming the law was never meant to rely on endless federal bailouts. He believes the subsidies, originally introduced as temporary pandemic support, have become a permanent expense.
The discussion highlights ongoing concerns about the long-term funding of the ACA. Buckwalter’s stance suggests that without reform, the programme will continue to strain public finances. His remarks align with Wesbury’s earlier argument that the law should stand without repeated government intervention.
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