By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-barr-pressed-about-doj-effort-to-strike-down-affordable-care-act Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Barr pressed about DOJ effort to strike down Affordable Care Act Politics Apr 9, 2019 10:55 AM EDT Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Penn., asked Attorney General William Barr about the Justice Department’s “litigation position” to strike down the Affordable Care Act. Cartwright asked Barr whether he’s properly evaluated the consequences, including the millions of people at risk of losing health care coverage, if DOJ’s lawsuit is successful. Barr, in turn, asked Cartwright whether it was likely that DOJ’s lawsuit will prevail. “I’m just saying that if you think it’s such an outrageous position, you have nothing to worry about,” Barr told the Democratic lawmaker. “Let the courts do their job.” WATCH LIVE: Barr testifies before House committee We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas is a senior editor for the PBS NewsHour's Communities Initiative. He's also the senior editor and manager of newsletters. @Josh_Barrage
Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Penn., asked Attorney General William Barr about the Justice Department’s “litigation position” to strike down the Affordable Care Act. Cartwright asked Barr whether he’s properly evaluated the consequences, including the millions of people at risk of losing health care coverage, if DOJ’s lawsuit is successful. Barr, in turn, asked Cartwright whether it was likely that DOJ’s lawsuit will prevail. “I’m just saying that if you think it’s such an outrageous position, you have nothing to worry about,” Barr told the Democratic lawmaker. “Let the courts do their job.” WATCH LIVE: Barr testifies before House committee We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now