WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Citizen Action of Wisconsin organized a rally in Wausau to protest the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act on Sunday.
Residents from all over central Wisconsin came together to express how the potential repeal could possibly affect them. Organizer Joel Lewis told WAOW Newsline 9 that he believes the repeal would be detrimental to far too many in Wisconsin.
“[The repeal] could mean the end of pre-existing conditions being covered, it could mean gender-based discrimination could be coming back,” he said. “I don’t see repealing it as the best thing to do. I see further reforming it.”
Rep. Sean Duffy (WI-7) stands with the Republican party, saying he believes there is a better plan possible that could cater to more Americans.
“Some people got health care coverage who couldn’t before but a lot more people have lost their health care coverage,” Duffy said. “They’ve been priced out of health care.”
Rallies were also held in Eau Claire and La Crosse on Sunday, as well as 500 other cities around the country, in a coordinated effort to share stories and relate to prevent the repeal.
