Paul Ryan’s Better Way: A Republican Blueprint

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Healthcare

One of the most controversial issues in US politics, healthcare, is also addressed in A Better Way. This section of the proposal seeks to unify the hundreds of ideas and solutions that have been put forth by House and Senate Republicans to improve national health care. Key features of the plan’s health care policy include protecting those with pre-existing conditions, allowing sales across state lines, medical liability reform, reduced regulation on medical research and a focus on accelerating medical discoveries. Additionally, A Better Way would codify the Weldon Amendment, a controversial amendment that would allow medical providers to refuse to perform controversial medical procedures.

Tax Reform

The final issue that A Better Way addresses is tax reform. Proposed tax reforms include streamlining the filing process, granting larger tax deductions for families, consolidating to 3 tax brackets, and lowering corporate tax rates. Additional reforms would include restructuring the IRS and introducing an independent Office of Dispute Resolution.