Senator Deb Fischer Debra (Deb) Strobel FischerHillicon Valley: Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle | 'Markeyverse' of online fans helps take down a Kennedy | GOP senators unveil bill to update tech liability protections Google, Apple, eBay to meet virtually with lawmakers for tech group's annual fly-in Congress botched the CFPB's leadership — here's how to fix it MORE (R-Neb.) on Saturday pushed Republicans' case for repealing and replacing ObamaCare, while knocking Democrats' plan "to frighten Americans about this process."

“How many of you have seen your health care costs increase? How many of those you know have lost their health care? In November, the American people said, ‘Enough.’ They asked us to stop the hurt," the lawmaker said in the weekly GOP address.



“This week, the Senate answered: We voted to put the tools in place to repeal ObamaCare. Now, we will begin the process of putting the American people in charge of their health care."

Both the Senate and the House voted this week on a budget resolution that lays the groundwork for repealing ObamaCare.



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“Sadly, Democrats in Washington have stated their plan is to frighten Americans about this process. That kind of scorched-earth attitude, peddling dread and pushing anxiety, will not help the American people," she said.



“It’s time to move forward. Let’s put this failed law behind us and focus on making life easier for families. The American people deserve health care reform done the right way and for the right reasons," the lawmaker added.

Both Trump and GOP leaders in Congress have agreed that repealing and replacing Obamacare would be one of the top priorities in the upcoming year.

Fischer said that Congress is fully prepared to cooperate with President-elect's administration on finding a "long-term, sustainable solution" to current problems with the healthcare system.“Congress will work with the President-elect’s administration to put patients and families first – not Washington. We will work for a stable transition period to protect families. We will fight for patients with pre-existing conditions, children, parents, and people who need to be protected. Our goal is a long-term, sustainable solution that gives patients flexibility and choices in their coverage," the lawmaker said.Fischer also blasted the Democrats for criticizing the Republican plan, accusing the other side of the aisle of "peddling dread and pushing anxiety."