Tag: Affordable Care Act

At least to Trump, DACA's value is its use as a bargaining chip, a value that's gone if he eliminates DACA by executive order on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Obamacare program spends $22 million to enroll small fraction of enrollees: Report

Kimberly Leonard · August 21, 2017 10:56 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has overseen the crafting of a bill that does more to rescue Obamacare than reform and repeal it, and many conservatives now realize they cannot expect the "root and branch" removal of the law they were promised. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell: ‘Judge this Congress at the conclusion’

Anna Giaritelli · August 21, 2017 10:13 pm

After more people became insured under Obamacare, ambulances took longer times on average to respond to emergencies. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Study: Ambulance response times increased under Obamacare

Kimberly Leonard · August 21, 2017 3:27 pm

Jonathan Gruber, who once said the "stupidity of the American voter" contributed to the passage of Obamacare, has denied committing fraud over a Vermont contract. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Obamacare architect settles Vermont single-payer fraud complaint

Kimberly Leonard · August 21, 2017 3:04 pm

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have for years sought to add to Obamacare through healthcare provisions targeting racial disparities, but they are now focused on more narrow efforts for passage, even as lawmakers are seeking solutions for addressing racial tensions. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson)

Healthcare bills aim to remedy racial disparities in the shadow of Charlottesville

Kimberly Leonard · August 20, 2017 4:01 am

First, cut off the birth control mandate, then kill it

Washington Examiner · August 20, 2017 4:01 am

Congressional Republicans reacted with mixed emotions on Friday after learning that White House chief strategist Steve Bannon had left the West Wing to return to the helm of Breitbart News. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Republicans contemplate a White House without Steve Bannon

Gabby Morrongiello · August 19, 2017 1:00 pm

The Arizona Republican was diagnosed with a brain tumor last month soon after having surgery to remove a blood clot above his eye. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

John McCain completes first round of chemo

Robert King · August 18, 2017 8:35 pm

His name has been floated as energy secretary. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Joe Manchin won’t join Trump’s Cabinet

Robert King · August 18, 2017 6:34 pm

It's time for the administration to stand up for the rule of law and end the CSR bailouts. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

Trump must dump the unconstitutional health insurance industry bailouts from Obamacare

Sally Pipes · August 18, 2017 3:58 pm

Democrats say HHS should redouble its efforts at outreach due to confusion because of "efforts to jam" an Obamacare repeal bill through Congress. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Democrats demand answers on Obamacare outreach

Robert King · August 18, 2017 3:54 pm

A major source of uncertainty for insurers is the fate of the payments, which reimburse insurers for lowering out-of-pocket costs. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

California approves health surcharge to stabilize Obamacare insurers

Robert King · August 18, 2017 2:54 pm