Political pressure from both sides of the aisle has been steadily growing and will come to a head on Friday when Republicans take up a proposal by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton allowing individuals to keep their current coverage even if it does not meet the standards set out in the Affordable Care Act, reports CNN.
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The New York Post reported that many Democrats are enraged and fear their once-safe seats are now threatened in the 2014 midterm elections. They didn't hesitate to launch into the administration during a close-door session at the White House Wednesday.
“It got heated. Don’t come here telling us [the Web site] would be fixed by November 30 because the whole world believes it won’t be fixed,” fumed Rep. José Serrano, D-Bronx, according to the New York Post.
“They heard our caucus,” said Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-NJ. “In this business, you keep your word or get out.”
In the Senate, Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri reportedly said, “The [ObamaCare] store’s open and the door’s locked.”
“I’m frustrated and angry along with everyone else,” she declared.
"We've got to get out of the bunker and fix these problems," a senior Democratic congressional source told CNN, referring to the fact that millions of Americans are losing their current plans because they don't comply with Obamacare requirements for more comprehensive coverage, including such things as mental health and prenatal care.
Via: Newsmax
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