History really does repeat itself, sometimes the good and sometimes the bad.
It seems anytime ASA members descend on our nation’s capital, major news is destined to take place. With the jarring news of the House Majority Whip having been shot at the start ASA’s Capitol Hill day in June, it was just one more reminder of the consequential and seriousness of the matters under debate in Washington, D.C., and how much it impacts our lives.
Leaders of ASA traveled to their nation’s capital to learn, network and advocate for issues important to them, their businesses and their industry. As we’ve all witnessed, Congress and the Trump administration have slogged ahead with promises made on the campaign trail, with limited effect.
A repeal of the Affordable Care Act has passed the House, but appears stalled in the Senate. Senators, as well as the president, openly have questioned the House-passed version and vowed to remain at arm’s length from it. ASA’s task was to keep the fire lit in the Senate and not avoid the tough decisions of taking up health-care reform because nobody believes the status quo is working for anyone.