Tag: Republicans

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What ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ can teach us about American politics

Stephen Slivinski · March 13, 2017 3:16 pm

Virtually every time President Trump was asked to specify which portions of Obamacare he would amend or repeal during the course of the campaign, the president pointed to restrictions on interstate insurance sales. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump touted insurance sales across state lines: Not likely to happen

Gabby Morrongiello · March 13, 2017 5:01 am

"If you don't do that, you're breaking your word," the speaker said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Ryan agrees ‘bloodbath’ for GOP possible if healthcare plan doesn’t pass

Joseph Lawler · March 12, 2017 2:46 pm

Rep. Jim Jordan suggests the House should repeal Obamacare first and then take time to develop a replacement. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Top conservative: Ryan healthcare plan doesn’t unite GOP, repeal does

Joseph Lawler · March 12, 2017 1:43 pm

Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said to expect some additional legislation to replace Obamacare, separate from the AHCA, as early as this month. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Next week: Healthcare price tag, veterans and Trump nominees

Susan Ferrechio · March 11, 2017 5:42 am

GOP keeps Medicare cuts it attacked under Obama

Paige Winfield Cunningham · March 11, 2017 5:01 am

Most of the Republicans who oppose the GOP bill represent districts that strongly support Trump's agenda. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump threatens GOP: Back health bill or get primaried

David M. Drucker · March 10, 2017 9:46 pm

Repeal, Replace, Regret

Chris Deaton · March 10, 2017 7:15 am

The highly contested bill now heads to the House Budget Committee, followed by the House floor. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obamacare repeal passes first legislative hurdle

Robert King, Paige Winfield · March 9, 2017 9:42 pm

The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved an Obamacare replacement bill 31-23 down partisan lines Thursday afternoon. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Second House panel approves Obamacare replacement

Paige Winfield Cunningham · March 9, 2017 6:53 pm

House Republicans have more work to do to make their tax overhaul revenue-neutral, analysis shows. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP faces difficult math on tax reform

Joseph Lawler · March 9, 2017 6:40 pm

Rep. Diane Black, R-Tenn., supports amendments to halt the healthcare law's extra federal Medicaid payments two years sooner and impose work requirements for childless, able-bodied Medicaid enrollees, a source close to her said. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Budget chairman backs conservative changes to Obamacare replacement

Paige Winfield Cunningham · March 9, 2017 6:39 pm