Tag: Affordable Care Act

The group says the bill doesn't give states enough time to set up new healthcare programs. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Medicaid directors oppose Graham-Cassidy Obamacare overhaul

Robert King · September 21, 2017 7:25 pm

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria have hit U.S. states and territories in recent weeks, demolishing homes and causing medical facilities to be evacuated. (NOAA via AP)

House Democrats ask for Obamacare, Medicare extension in wake of hurricanes

Kimberly Leonard · September 21, 2017 6:01 pm

Speaking at a Gates foundation event, former President Barack Obama targeted the Republican Senate healthcare bill. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Obama spreads untruths about the Graham-Cassidy health bill

Tom Rogan · September 21, 2017 3:22 pm

According to a new analysis, Senate Republicans' last shot at tackling Obamacare would cut federal funding to all states by $160 billion through 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Graham-Cassidy Obamacare bill cuts funding to states by $160 billion: Analysis

Robert King · September 21, 2017 2:36 pm

Graham-Cassidy gives states the authority and the funding to clean up the mess created by Washington, D.C. It repeals the most onerous mandates of Obamacare to give states the flexibility and freedom to design their own healthcare solutions. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Graham-Cassidy can turn Obamacare’s failure into an American success

Curtis Ellis · September 21, 2017 1:20 pm

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said that talk show host Jimmy Kimmel doesn't have a full understanding of the healthcare bill that Republicans hope to pass next week. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bill Cassidy: Jimmy Kimmel only knows what the Left is feeding him

Pete Kasperowicz · September 21, 2017 12:33 pm

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel should try interviewing lawmakers working on the current GOP healthcare legislation instead of criticizing it from a distance, "Fox and Friends" co-host Brian Kilmeade said. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

‘Fox & Friends’ Brian Kilmeade responds to Jimmy Kimmel calling him ‘little creep’ in healthcare debate

Eddie Scarry · September 21, 2017 10:51 am

White House Watch: The Mueller Investigation Closes in on Manafort

Michael Warren · September 21, 2017 9:42 am

It should be axiomatic among Republicans that Obamacare must be repealed and replaced during the current Congress. The last opportunity to do so appears to be the Graham-Cassidy bill. That being so, it must pass, and it must be improved before it passes. Specifically, the bill's experiments in actual health insurance markets, need to be made more robust. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Congress, fix and pass this Obamacare replacement

Washington Examiner · September 21, 2017 4:01 am

"That's great news Mr. President!" Kimmel tweeted in response. "Does that mean he'll vote against the horrible bill he wrote?" (AP)

Jimmy Kimmel trolls Trump after he defends Bill Cassidy over healthcare plan

Diana Stancy Correll · September 21, 2017 2:31 am

"I would not sign Graham-Cassidy if it did not include coverage of pre-existing conditions," Trump tweeted Wednesday.

Trump touts ‘great’ Graham-Cassidy bill, says it includes coverage for pre-existing conditions

Diana Stancy Correll · September 20, 2017 11:27 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he plans to introduce the legislation for a floor vote next week. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump: Graham-Cassidy bill ‘much better’ than previous GOP healthcare proposal

Gabby Morrongiello · September 20, 2017 10:25 pm