Trump Vows To Revamp VA With 10-Point Plan Centered On Privatization
In a speech outlining his proposal of how to fix veterans' health care, Donald Trump said they should have the ability to opt out of using VA doctors in favor of private sector health-care providers. Hillary Clinton's campaign denounced the plan. In other news, Trump will have to strike the right chords on abortion at the upcoming convention if he wants a united backing, strategists advise.
The Associated Press:
Trump: Plan To Revamp Veterans Care Will Save Lives
Republican Donald Trump pledged Monday to expand programs that allow veterans to choose their doctor and clinics — regardless of whether they're affiliated with Department of Veterans Affairs — and still receive government-paid medical care. In a policy speech announcing a 10-point plan for veterans, Trump said he "begins with a simple promise: Every veteran will get timely access to top-quality care." (7/11)
Politico:
Republicans Building Stronger Anti-Abortion Plank In Platform
Republicans are considering strengthening the already strict anti-abortion language in their party platform by condemning Planned Parenthood and calling for Supreme Court justices who will reverse decisions in favor of abortion rights. Platform committees that are meeting in Cleveland before next week's Republican National Convention have given preliminary approval of the Planned Parenthood condemnation, according to attendees. (Haberkorn, 7/11)
Stat:
For Trump, The Issue Of Abortion Looms As Republican Convention Nears
During nearly every Republican convention in recent history, the GOP presidential nominee has offered, at the very least, a strong hint that he would oppose abortion. It has been a sure-fire applause line, and an effective way to fire up the Republican base. But with Trump, as is often the case, there are no sure things. Trump is a former supporter of abortion rights, and clips of him talking about his belief in “choice” are easy enough to find. (Nather, 7/11)