Tag: Affordable Care Act

Republican House leaders think they have rounded up enough votes to pass the measure, although it will be close. (iStock)

House to vote Thursday on Obamacare repeal

Robert King · May 3, 2017 11:23 pm

Insurers want merger hearings to be held this year, while the Justice Department wants them next year. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Beltway Confidential

Rough day for Obamacare as another insurer quits in Virginia

David Freddoso · May 3, 2017 8:56 pm

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Wednesday that it's "possible" the House would take up legislation tomorrow to partially repeal and replace Obamacare. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

House on call for possible healthcare vote Thursday

Pete Kasperowicz · May 3, 2017 8:51 pm

The company cited losses and uncertainty ahead. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Aetna to pull out of Virginia’s Obamacare exchange

Kimberly Leonard · May 3, 2017 7:36 pm

White House press secretary Sean Spicer talks to the media during the daily press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Spicer: ‘Impossible’ to determine effects of Obamacare repeal

Kimberly Leonard · May 3, 2017 7:13 pm

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: An apple a day … that’s your healthcare plan

Washington Examiner · May 3, 2017 6:00 pm

Pelosi Blames Clinton’s Loss on Party’s Hardline Abortion Stance

John McCormack · May 3, 2017 5:45 pm

"It's a joke," Pelosi, D- Calif., said a news conference condemning the GOP's American Health Care Act, which could receive a vote by this weekend. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Pelosi: Upton’s healthcare amendment is ‘a joke’

Susan Ferrechio · May 3, 2017 4:40 pm

If we want to lower the cost of health insurance, we have to lower the cost of healthcare. (AP Photo/Noreen Nasir)

Beltway Confidential

Last remaining insurer for most of Iowa may drop out of Obamacare

David Freddoso · May 3, 2017 4:28 pm

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., center, speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, following a meeting with President Donald Trump on healthcare reform. He is joined by Reps. Billy Long, R-Mo., left, and Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., right. The proposed amendment is a concession to centrists and would add $8 billion over five years to help pay for high medical costs. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Key Republicans Long, Upton say they now support Obamacare repeal with more money for pre-existing conditions

Kimberly Leonard · May 3, 2017 3:33 pm

"Without swift action by the state or Congress to provide stability to Iowa's individual insurance market, Medica will not be able to serve the citizens of Iowa in the manner and breadth that we do today," the company said. "We are examining the potential of limited offerings, but our ability to stay in the Iowa insurance market in any capacity is in question at this point." (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

One of the last Iowa Obamacare insurers moves to exit

Kimberly Leonard · May 3, 2017 3:08 pm

If Republicans are finally going to put the nails in the coffin of Obamacare, they should at least try getting on the same schedule. (AP)

Beltway Confidential

Trump White House thinks Obamacare vote is Saturday, House Republicans insist Thursday ‘is still the goal’

Philip Wegmann · May 3, 2017 2:57 pm