Tag: Affordable Care Act

Listening to the opposition, though, it's easy to wonder if honest deliberation is even possible anymore. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

When shrieking liberal protesters went low, John McCain went high

Philip Wegmann · July 25, 2017 9:25 pm

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Tuesday was caught on a hot mic insulting Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, by calling him "so unattractive, it's unbelievable" after Farenthold blamed Collins for the GOP's failed efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Sen. Susan Collins apologizes to Rep. Blake Farenthold for calling him ‘fat’ and ‘unattractive’

Melissa Quinn · July 25, 2017 9:09 pm

America's healthcare trajectory is unsustainable. It's also immoral. Every dollar wasted on healthcare is a dollar that can't be saved or spent on other worthy endeavors, such as improving skills-based education. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Beltway Confidential

5 ways to cut healthcare costs and improve outcomes

Tom Rogan · July 25, 2017 8:58 pm

Vice President Mike Pence will more than likely have to travel back to Capitol Hill and cast another deciding vote. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

Don’t blame John McCain for Obamacare repeal just yet

Philip Wegmann · July 25, 2017 8:49 pm

Pence Breaks Tie to Advance Health Bill in Senate

Chris Deaton · July 25, 2017 8:48 pm

"I stand here today looking a little worse for wear, I'm sure." (C-SPAN2 via AP)

McCain’s impassioned speech as he returns to the Senate: FULL TEXT

Washington Examiner Staff · July 25, 2017 8:18 pm

"We are getting nothing done, my friends, we are getting nothing done." (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Ailing John McCain calls for bipartisan remake of healthcare bill

Susan Ferrechio · July 25, 2017 8:12 pm

We spend too much on healthcare, and get too little in return. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Beltway Confidential

Obamacare or no Obamacare, US healthcare is overrated

Tom Rogan · July 25, 2017 8:06 pm

"I applaud the Senate for taking a giant step to end the Obamacare nightmare," President Trump said in a statement. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump praises Senate after vote to advance Obamacare repeal bill

Matthew Trunko · July 25, 2017 7:46 pm

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., received a standing ovation on Tuesday upon his return to the Senate chamber. (C-SPAN2 via AP)

Watch: John McCain receives standing ovation upon return to the Senate

Matthew Trunko · July 25, 2017 7:43 pm

The vote is the closest Republicans have gotten to repealing the healthcare law. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate votes to move forward on Obamacare repeal

Kimberly Leonard · July 25, 2017 7:01 pm

Chants of "kill the bill," "don't kill us," and "shame" erupted in the Senate chamber. (C-SPAN2)

Watch: ‘Don’t kill us’ chants erupt as Senate votes on healthcare

Anna Giaritelli · July 25, 2017 6:47 pm