How Congress Can Reduce Obamacare Premiums

Plus: California Presses Assault on Free Speech With 'Fake News' Panel

Jul 06, 2018   Good morning from Washington. Amid news of higher Obamacare rates for 2019, Doug Badger and Ed Haislmaier propose changes that would drive down premiums. Even as California struggles, some state lawmakers are considering pushing the government to look at fake news. Jarrett Stepman is concerned. Plus: Michelle Malkin on a teen girl's medical tragedy, Rachel del Guidice on Rep. Jim Jordan responding to accusations, and the most problematic women (so far) of 2018. Enjoy your weekend.     Commentary How Congress Can Reduce Obamacare Premiums Our review of dozens of actuarial analyses found that a cluster of popular Obamacare insurance access requirements accounted for the largest share of premium increases. Here's how we can free states from those requirements. More Commentary California Presses Assault on Free Speech With 'Fake News' Panel A California bill mirrors the trend in Europe, where government commissions to police speech and the news are becoming common. More News In Resignation Letter, EPA's Pruitt Cites 'Unrelenting Attacks,' Says 'Transformative Work' Occurring in Trump Administration "It is extremely difficult for me to cease serving you in this role first because I count it a blessing to be serving you in any capacity, but also, because of the transformative work that is occurring," writes Pruitt in his letter to President Trump. More Commentary Jahi's Life Mattered California declared Jahi legally "brain dead." But Jahi's mother, a professional nurse, refused to accept that verdict. As a parent, caregiver and believer in Christ, she felt compelled to protect her child. More Commentary Problematic Women: Counting Down Our Favorite Independent Women From First Lady Melania Trump wearing the wrong shoes to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao protecting her husband in a wave of aggressive protesters, these women define what it means to be strong and independent. More News Associates Vouch for Integrity of Ohio Lawmaker Amid Accusations He Ignored Sexual Abuse of Student Athletes as College Coach "From the first day I met Jim Jordan as a student athlete, he has been the most honorable man I have ever known, and my respect and admiration for all he has done and accomplished is at the very highest level," says Russ Hellickson, former Ohio State University head wrestling coach. More Commentary Pennsylvania District Fights to Keep Parents From Watching Pro-LGBT Videos Students Were Required to Watch LGBT activists have relied on a campaign of secrecy in schools for years. But for a public school to openly join those activists in keeping material from the parents of students is an incredible display of arrogance. More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at comments@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames@comcast.net. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.

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