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Capitol Connections: Update on the HELP Act and Obamacare

The Montana State Capitol building in Helena.
Jackie Yamanaka
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Yellowstone Public Radio

In this week’s, Capitol Connections the topic is the federal Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare. U.S. Senator Jon Tester said Monday in an address to the Montana House that repeal is imminent, but a replacement isn’t ready.

In response, there’s a working group discussing a possible response if the ACA is repealed. Senate Majority Leader Fred Thomas will talk about that panel and the its charge. First, Senator Ed Buttrey provides an update on Montana's Medicaid Expansion program known as the HELP Act.

(MUSIC BED:  The BBC Big Band Orchestra “The Very Thought of You, rereleased Jan 13, 2004 Madacy Special Products)

Our theme music is by the Alex Naumann Trio.

Capitol Connections is a production of YPR news.