this joe barton from morning. you can see that event at c-span.org, republicans only. want to get your thinking if you support or oppose what has been introduced by house a replacement for affordable care act. it.hy in texas, who supports hi. caller: hi. how you doing this morning? you.: fine, thank caller: well, i was not exactly i said, okay, but see what happens. well, now i don't have insurance because number one, i can't afford insurance and the do have, i've never been able to use it because my tripled.le i've got to do something. i can't i'm informed afford it, i have to pay a fine, know tax, i don't even what it is called anymore. i liked my oldnsance, i like the fact if ike my carrier, i could change it and go to a different one, -- peopleactually had would call and say, you are not happy with your plan, here, what do with you over here. extend ink that if you the amount of companies that are your business, just like with car insurance, used to be very, very expensive, now car insurance is usually affordable everyone. because everybody gets, has skin in the ga

joe barton is a republican congressman from texas. he's the former chairman of the energy and congress committee. david merritt is the executive vice president at america's health insurance plans and clay alspach. thank you very much. >> thank you for being here today. i'm erin mershon. i think we have a fantastic panel here set up to talk about the policy and the politics of repeal and replace. obviously been a busy time. i think we are waiting for just a moment for congressman barton. unfortunately, dr. mark mcclenon couldn't make it. it's been a busy time in washington. it was only a week ago that house republican leadership put out the legislative text of the replacement man. on monday we got a cbo score that showed as many as 24 million people would lose their health insurance coverage under that plan. as far as we know, i think speaker ryan said last night he is still planning to bring this to the floor for a vote next week. it's very timely panel. i'm excited to jump in. i think the first question is probably the burning questi

. >>> and republican joe barton faced an earful, but he set off more reactions when attempting to quietd when he told them to shut up. >> and i think -- >> no, civil rights don't -- >> no, violence against women, that's a national issue. that's an issue that impacts every one, everywhere, not only in this country but everywhere. >> civil rights! >> you need to shut up. >> what is this? >> shocking to see that video. >>> rex tillerson arriving in japan marking the first leg of the trip with tension. the u.s. will now conduct joint military exercises with the south ko south koreaens. tillerson's military negotiations in japan come as the white house looks to develop a new policy for how to deal with north korea, one that includes military steps and covert silent attacks. >>> and then how about this? this is a combination of horseback riding and skiing, and they face on 700-foot courses with obstacles, and you can see the skier is held by a rope held by the horseback rider. organizers say the sport is dangerous, as you can imagine, so they practice riding their horse frequently throughout

republican congressman joe barton, a e freedom caucus member who is a yes vote, is joining me now.ere. what a day. >> yes, it is. it's both exciting and frightening because we're actually, in all probability, going to have a vote up or down on the first step to repeal and replace obamacare. cheryl: congressman, you were a no, and you just went to a yes. why? >> well, there are three big pillars of obamacare. one the mandates on employees -- on employers and individuals. we repeal those in this bill. the other is what's called the essential benefits requirement at the federal level that a number of so-called essential benefits had to be covered by every insurance plan. the bill as it came out of the committees did not have that in it, but it was put in it two days ago, and that's what got me to a yes. i still think we ought to restrict the medicaid expansion states from continuing to expand, but my amendment on that was not made in order. cheryl: okay. so you were willing to at least bargain on that. now, we just saw, we believe that vice president pence is still at the capitol club

thank you very much for your help. [ applause ] >>> texas representative joe barton discussed the future of the replacement bill. this is 45 minutes. >> thanks very much. our next

were in session for about 27 hours, it begins here with a bit of humor from the committee vaseman, joe barton remaining amendments that time in one bunch or on block. the democrats turned down that offer. >> the chair would point out that it's dawn. if the minority would be willing to move all their amendments in block and accept a no vote on a voice vote. >> aye. >> and if the majority would accept the barton, bl

after that, texas representative, joe barton, on the future of the healthcare replacement bill pending in congress. >> now, law enforcement experts testify before a house economy economy -- house subcommittee on crimes committed against children particularly of a sexual nature that originate online. this is justnd

this is my favorite quote of the this debacle, i want to get michael steel, this is joe barton on what happened. sometimes you're playing fantasy football and sometimes you're in the real game, barton said. we knew if we could get a repeal bill to his desks, we know, it would be signed. i thought what an amazing honest and revealing assessment of the republican party at this moment, michael. >> yes, it was. and explained so much, you know, governing is a you know what, they're seeing it firsthand. the reality of it is exactly that point. they played around with this idea of repealing and replacing. it generated a lot of cash-flow for party officials and candidates over the last four or five years. but now -- >> by the way, i just want -- i want to highlight that point. that is an interesting point. this was -- this repeal and replace attacking obama care was a reliable fund-raising talking point. >> absolutely. absolutely. and so the reality is, now you've got a government and you have the expectation of a lot of americans out there, some of whom didn't support you, but many of whom ex

joe barton of texas: >> that is a big win for conservative values, so i am now a yes vote. >> reporterhers refused to budge, including barton's fellow texan, louie gohmert. >> the president shouldn't give any more energy. this was up to us. it was not up to him. and i'm grateful to him for spending as much effort and as hard as he did. >> reporter: more no's came from the ranks of moderates. the chair of house appropriations, new jersey's rodney frelinghuysen, cited cuts to medicaid funding. at the white house, president trump said this morning he has no regrets. >> did you rush it, do you think? >> no. >> reporter: he also said he had full faith in speaker ryan moving forward. but by early afternoon, ryan was at the white house, delivering the grim news on the bill's prospects. democrats, meanwhile, pointed to the republicans' disunity. >> they were so focused on embarrassing the affordable care act rather than trying to improve it. >> reporter: three months into their control of government, republicans have a central political and policy platform to rebuild. and this is a seismic mom

joe barton is a republican congressman from texas, former chairman of the energy commerce committee, david merritt is executive vice president for public affairs and strategies that america's health insurance plans and clay is the principal atlantic partners. you may have heard michael leavitt's name spoken just recently. the former hhs secretary during the george w. bush administration. thank you very much. >> thank you for being here today. i think we'veot a fantastic panel to set up the politics about repeal and replace. obviously a busy time. i think we are waiting for just a moment for congressman barton. unfortunately, dr. mark mcclellan couldn't make it today. obviously a lot to talk about, so i do want to jump right in. it's been a very busy time in washington for those of us who work in health policy. only a week ago house republican leadership put out their legislative text of their replacement plan and of course on monday cut its cbo's quirky shows 24 million people could lose their health insurance coverage under that plan. as far as they now come the speaker ryan said he

just a moment ago, joe barton of texas, republican offered to buy the entire committee waffle house if they were able to wrap up their markup anytime soon. if you want to watch the markup, it is happening on c-span. the gop health care bill did clears first hurdle early this morning in the house ways and means committee. wrapping up their markup of the legislation. after that happened in a democrat on house ways and means committee sent a tweet to their counterparts in the energy and commerce committee say keep up the good work. americans simply can't afford to pay more for less with this destructive gop health care bill. we are talking about the effort to overhaul health care, to repeal and replace the affordable care act. kevin brady, chairman of the house ways and means committee has a column in today's "usa today" talking about it as well. he writes of the american health care act under the name of this republican repeal and replace tucker, house republicans answer president >> translator: election. legislation dismantles taxes and mandate to enhance choices and control for the ame

were in session for about 27 hours, it begins here with a bit of humor from the committee vaseman, joe barton of texas, who offered to treat the full committee to breakfast if members would vote on the remaining amendments that time in one bunch or on block. the democrats turned down that offer. >> the chair would point out that it's dawn. if the minority would be willing to move all their amendments in block and accept a no vote on a voice vote. >> aye. >> and if the majority would accept the barton, blackburn, hudson amendment we could end this and i will buy waffle house for everybody in the committee. >> can't do it. >> can't do it. worth a shot. are there other members that wish to offer amendments? gentleman from vermont seeks recognition for what purpose? gentleman has an amendment at the desk. the clerk will report the amendment. >> a couple of minutes and then you. >> would the gentleman identify his amendment? >> thank you. yes. it is 202. >> amendment 202. >> to strike section 112c. >> clerk will report the amendment and the clerk will pass out the amendment. we'll consider the ame

. >> congressman joe barton i'm sorry to interrupt you. sean spieser is at the podium, we have to go to him now. thank you for joining us. >> thank you. >> let's listen to sean. >> late they are afternoon the president and secretary of health and human services dr. tom price will have a call with the ceo of anthem health care. they will then have a phone call with speaker ryan and majority leader mccarthy to further discuss the republican plan to repeal and replace obamacare with the american health care act in a series of much needed regulatory reforms to accompany that. the president was glad to see the national federation of businesses announce their support the the american health care act. and fib has identified health care as long with small business taxes as their two biggest priorities. the president's health care agenda will address many of their concerns for small businesses. yesterday of course the cbo released their report on the american health care ability. i know there have been significant concerns about the cbo report. i w

after that, texas representative, joe barton, on the future of the healthcare replacement bill pending in congress. >> now, law enforcement experts testify before a house economy economy -- house subcommittee on crimes committed against children particularly of a sexual nature that originate online. this is just under two hours. and may not be sitabe suitable younger viewers. >>> the committee will come to order, subcommittee on crime, terrorism and investigations. we will have a hearing on crimes against children. i will recognize myself and then the gentleman from michigan. i want to thank each of you for being here today. today's hearing address the most difficult issues for people of good conscience to contemplate. the exploitation of society's most innocent and vulnerable, our children. public safety is the preeminent function of government and this function protecting those who cannot fully protect themselves is most important. today begins our process of permanent laws of exploitation of children and evaluate the effectiveness of these laws and work together across every proverb

after that, texas representative, joe barton, on the future of the healthcare replacement bill pending in congress. >> now, law enforcement experts testify before a house economy economy -- house subcommittee on crimes committed against children particularly of a sexual nature

congressman joe barton saying he wanted to propose ending medicaid expansion earlier. that won't be popular in the senate, chairman walton said they'd go into next week. if they went into next week they would be on the collision course with when the cbo score is supposed to come out. that could be interesting. the congressional calendar getting crowded. goldman sachs says it could get into may and june. if it goes beyond that they may just let it go. >> the sausage making has begun. yesterday the health care sector was the worst performing sector on wall street. today it is the best performing sector. either bargain hunting is going on or someone has ideas on how the health care plan will shape up right now. >> bill, it's unclear from any of the amendments that were put forth today because so much of it were basically stalling strategies. i mentioned the full reading of the text of the bill. 100-plus amendments from democrats, not even getting mentioned. this is going to take some time. td really hasn't moved the needle for this process. perhaps there is a belief in th

joe barton and i are among those who were here in the 1990's. we can remember a bill offered packagetisan packers -- that was bipartisan on health care. it was not run up because it would have defeated the hillary and the committee did not want to take that embarrassing vote and it was probably one of the reasons why the house flipped in the 1994 election because of that health care debate as i remember. as we all think about, i was one as many of us here on the side believe that we did need health care reform. we can remove those stories of prescription drugs going to senior centers and watching seniors literally cutting their sols in half at meal time that those pills will go twice as far and that is what we great credit to president bush 43 because that was a driving force for him, a wonderful accomplishment that he campaigned on and delivered and seniors are much better off i think generally by about 85% approval rating of that new benefit that the congress did. if we look at this bill, i have to consummate the many ideas that we have been w

keep in mind one fellow from down in texas, joe barton end medicaid expansion faster.et's see if they vote on that. mo brooks a freedom caucus member had an amendment to completely repeal obamacare. let's see if that even winds up as a vote. brian: mark meadows was told to stand up by the president because he headed up the freedom caucus. mark, your seat is in jeopardy. kind of having funnel. he was putting the pressure on. paul ryan loved he was putting the pressure on. question is donald trump doing the right thing? yes. however, if he does get this passed and it ends up not producing the way he wants it to produce, it could end up boomeranging on him. i'm wondering if he can make the changes to get it to the senate in order for the senate to make the changes where they can work something out in conference that will actually make the system better. not a victory for anybody, but make the system better. for some reasonable there is people in the senate who don't even want this bill, don't want the opportunity to change this bill. steve: well, it doesn't do what it was

part of the markup this morning began with a bit of humor from joe barton of texas who offered to treat the full committee to breakfast if they would vote on the amendments all together or on block. democrats turned that offer down. >> the chair would point out that if the minority would be willing to move all their ame amendments in block and out on a voice vote and if the majority would accept the blackburn/hudson amendment, we can end this and i will buy waffle house for everyone in the committee. >> can't do it. >> can't do it. worth a shot. are there other members that wish to offer amendments? ge

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part of the markup this morning began with a bit of humor from joe barton of texas who offered to treat the full committee to breakfast if they would vote on the amendments all together or on block. democrats turned that offer down. >> the chair would point out that if the minority would be willing to move all their ame amendments in block and out on a voice vote and if the majority would accept the blackburn/hudson amendment, we can end this and i will buy waffle house for everyone in the committee. >> can't do it. >> can't do it. worth a shot. are there other members that wish to offer amendments? gentleman from vermont seeks recognition for what purpose? >> gentleman has an amendment at the desk. would the clerk identify the amend snmt would t amend. would the gentleman identify his amendment? >> yes, 202. strike section 112-c. >> clerk will report the amendment and the clerk will pass out the amendment. we will consider the amendment as read outobjection and gentleman from vermont's -- >> amendment to the amendment to the committee print offered by mr. welch. >> gentleman's recogniz