Jul 20 GOP senators hunker down for last-ditch push for health care reform By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press Reviving the legislation will require party leaders to win support from at least 50 of the 52 GOP senators, a threshold they've been short of for weeks. Aiming to finally resolve the issue, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he'll… Continue reading
Jul 20 62 percent of U.S. want federal government to ensure health care for all, poll says By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The survey findings from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicate a change in public attitudes over the past few months, as concerns mounted about GOP legislation estimated to leave tens of millions without coverage. Continue reading
Jul 19 Democrats want faster action from Trump on opioid epidemic By Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's drug commission is drawing new criticism after it missed a second self-imposed deadline. Twenty Senate Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have written to the acting director of the Office of National Drug Control… Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: Trump tells GOP senators no recess until Obamacare is repealed By Erica Werner and Alan Fram, Associated Press Trump declared "I'm ready to act," putting the responsibility on Republican lawmakers, not himself. Continue reading
Jul 19 'Repeal now, replace later' could have an immediate impact on consumers By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Problems could start this fall for customers buying individual health policies, say independent experts, with more insurers likely to exit state markets around the country, and those remaining seeking higher rates. Continue reading
Jul 19 After failed health care bill, here's how Senate Republicans can move forward By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Senate Republicans are scrambling to pick up the pieces after their attempt to repeal and replace the Obama-era health care law collapsed a second time. Continue reading
Jul 18 Presidents get sick and die. What happens next hasn't always been clear By Dr. Howard Markel The Constitution describes the legal transfer of presidential power to the vice president if the former resigns or dies while in office. But this guiding document does little to describe what happens if the president becomes seriously ill, or who… Continue reading
Jul 18 WATCH: Vice President Pence says Congress needs to 'step up' on health care By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence says Congress needs to "step up" and "do their job" in the aftermath of the Republican health care plan's failure to win consensus in the Senate. Continue reading
Jul 18 The health care bill collapses, leaving a divided GOP at crossroads By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press With the implosion of the GOP health care bill, a wounded President Donald Trump and congressional leaders face dicey decisions about addressing their perhaps unattainable years-old promise of repealing President Barack Obama's law. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 9:44 The sticking points keeping the GOP health care bill in limbo By PBS News Hour The vote on the Senate Republican health care bill has been delayed, but the behind-the-scenes battle continues. What key questions could help decide the bill’s fate? Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel of the University of Pennsylvania and Avik Roy of the Foundation… Continue watching