Republican Leader Says Secret Health Care Meetings Open to "Anybody": Senate Democrats RSVP to Attend

Statement

Today, U.S Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA) joined with other Senate Democrats to respond to Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Thune's (R-SD) comments to his constituents that the secret Republican "working group" on Trumpcare was not actually secret and that "anybody" could attend if they wanted. Murray and other Democrats are sending Senator Thune RSVP cards letting him know they would like to take him up on this invitation, and are requesting information on the time and location of the next meeting.

"If Republican leaders are opening their secret Trumpcare meetings up to "anybody,' then we want to be there so we can let people across the country know exactly how this bill would increase health care costs, undermine women's access to health care, and cut off coverage for millions of families," said Senator Patty Murray. "Republicans have been desperate to keep their Trumpcare bill behind closed doors as they cut their final backroom deals before jamming it through the Senate, but we are looking forward to getting more details on the next Trumpcare meeting so we can attend and weigh in on behalf of the families we represent."

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