Kimberly Leonard

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Vice President Mike Pence told a crowd in Nashville Tuesday that President Trump is keeping his word on opposing abortion, calling him the "most pro-life president in American history." (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Mike Pence predicts end to legal abortion ‘in our time’

Kimberly Leonard · February 27, 2018 9:37 pm

Daily on Healthcare: Obamacare is heading toward more legal showdowns

Kimberly Leonard, Robert King, Philip Klein · February 27, 2018 6:08 pm

Under the1993 Family Medical Leave Act, employers with 50 workers or more must allow 12 weeks of leave every year to workers so they care for a new child, but in most cases, the leave isn't paid. The U.S. stands in contrast to other industrialized nations that have set a mandatory or subsidized leave policy.

With Trump’s blessing, Congress opens the door to paid family leave

Kimberly Leonard · February 27, 2018 5:01 am

The Supreme Court in 2012 determined Obamacare's individual mandate was allowed because it was a tax, amid arguments by opponents that it was unconstitutional. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

20 states sue Trump administration to end Obamacare after mandate repeal

Kimberly Leonard · February 27, 2018 12:36 am

Dean Cameron, the state's insurance commissioner, hopes that any issues the Trump administration has with Idaho's plan can instead be hashed out during ongoing conversations, but state officials are prepared to take legal action. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)

Idaho, facing uncertain future, leaves door open to legal action on Obamacare overhaul

Kimberly Leonard · February 26, 2018 10:34 pm

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Daily on Healthcare: House panel to tackle eight opioid bills…Azar makes his pitch…

Kimberly Leonard, Robert King, Philip Klein · February 26, 2018 6:05 pm

The guidance includes a discussion with doctors and parents about keeping guns in the home. (iStock by Getty Images)

Pediatricians call for teen depression tests, ‘safety plan’ to keep guns, drugs away from those at risk

Kimberly Leonard · February 26, 2018 4:26 pm

Ralph Northam, who became governor of Virginia in January, ran his campaign on the promise to expand Medicaid under Obamacare. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam open to ‘carrot approach rather than a stick approach’ on Medicaid

Kimberly Leonard · February 24, 2018 12:06 am

"We don't go into the classroom to enforce the law," Gov. Ralph Northam, D-Va., said about President Trump's suggestion to get teachers to carry guns in the classroom. "We go to teach. So, that's not an option that I would find acceptable."

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam splits with Trump on arming teachers

Kimberly Leonard · February 23, 2018 11:50 pm

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said that he wants to offer new affordable and flexible healthcare plans "consistent with the law." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Alex Azar to meet with Idaho officials over Obamacare overhaul proposal

Kimberly Leonard · February 23, 2018 4:54 pm

Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference Thursday, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, referred to comments former President Bill Clinton made about Obamacare at a rally for his wife's presidential campaign, calling it the "craziest thing in the world" as premiums were rising for the law's unsubsidized customers. (Graeme Jennings / Washington Examiner)

Ted Cruz makes CPAC gasp with Bill and Hillary Clinton line

Kimberly Leonard · February 22, 2018 8:57 pm

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Daily on Healthcare: Liberal think tank touts new single-payer plan, but doesn’t say how much it will cost

Kimberly Leonard, Robert King, Philip Klein · February 22, 2018 5:09 pm