Mar 17 Watch 4:02 Why a top physicians’ group opposes the GOP health care plan By PBS News Hour Although leading Republicans are pushing to pass their Obamacare replacement bill next week, its impact on millions of Americans remains a point of worry. Some prominent interest groups directly involved in health care are expressing opposition to the plan. Jeffrey… Continue watching
Mar 17 Trump OKs changes in GOP health care bill, winning support By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press President Donald Trump agreed to add fresh Medicaid curbs to the House Republican health care bill Friday, bolstering the measure with support from some conservative lawmakers but leaving its prospects wobbly. House leaders discussed other amendments calibrated to round up… Continue reading
Mar 17 GOP’s 3-bucket strategy to repeal and replace health law is springing leaks By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News Republicans in Washington working to overhaul the Affordable Care Act say their strategy consists of “three buckets.” But it appears that all three may be leaking. Continue reading
Mar 17 Wheels spinning as GOP looks for traction on health bill By Alan Fram and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Republicans are striving to get traction for a health care overhaul in danger of being dragged down by intra-party differences. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 4:05 News Wrap: Senate Intelligence leaders dismiss claim of Trump wiretap By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee said they've seen no indications to prove President Trump's claim that he was wiretapped by former President Obama. Also, the House Budget Committee narrowly approved the Republicans’ replacement bill… Continue watching
Mar 16 House panel approves troubled GOP health care bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press The vote was 19-17, with Democrats unanimously voting no. Had one more Republican joined them, the measure would have failed in what would have been a damaging, embarrassing — but not fatal — blow to the measure, despite its backing… Continue reading
Mar 16 Health exchange enrollment misses Obama administration’s goal, but stays steady By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News The administration had no immediate comment on the enrollment numbers. Continue reading
Mar 16 High stakes for Trump on GOP health care bill By Catherine Lucey and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Dealing with skepticism from conservatives and moderates alike, the White House is considering changes to the bill that might reassure conservatives, all in an effort to muscle through the GOP-backed health care plan in the House next week. Continue reading
Mar 15 GOP health overhaul puts pressure on state governments By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The Republican health care plan means less money for states and gives them a tough choice: Find a pot of cash to make up the difference or let coverage lapse for millions of lower-income Americans. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 10:35 Freedom Caucus member Yoho thinks House health care bill will get amended By PBS News Hour From both sides of Pennsylvania Avenue came talk of amending the GOP health care bill on Tuesday. New estimates released Monday from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office bolstered opposition from Democrats and had some Republicans warning that the bill needs… Continue watching