The bill, “Spending Reduction Act of 2011,” was created with the goal of cutting $2.5 trillion in federal spending over the next 10 years and includes a long list of programs the GOP feels should be repealed. The legislation, for example, seeks to halt funding for programs that would be carried out under the new healthcare reform law, extend the federal employee pay freeze and limit the number of civilian employees in the Executive Branch of government.
Specifically for meaningful use under ARRA, the GOP hopes to repeal the more than $27 billion set aside for incentive payments to eligible healthcare providers.
Read the news report about Spending Reduction Act of 2011.
Read other coverage about attempted repeal of healthcare reform:
– House Passes Repeal of Reform Law, Hearings Are Next Step
– GOP-Controlled House Launches Repeal Effort
