Republicans should be able to find $500 billion worth of pork to cut in ObamaCare

Like all "comprehensive" bills passed by the Democrats, ObamaCare and the failed stimulus law of 2009 are full of pork and wasteful spending. Republicans should have no trouble finding $500 billion worth of savings in ObamaCare, otherwise known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009  (PL 111-148). Just scan the summary that I've linked to. You'll see lots of provisions that can be killed and defunded. Start by defunding the dozens of new bureaucracies and research projects funded by the bill. GOP plans to use purse strings to fight health law, by Robert Pear.

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