Jul 09 Watch 8:04 Why current court battle represents existential threat to Obamacare The Affordable Care Act is again facing a critical legal challenge, as a federal appeals court in New Orleans considers a lower court’s ruling that the law is unconstitutional. The Justice Department isn't defending the law, but Democratic lawmakers and… Continue watching
Jul 09 Will this latest Republican effort to undo Obamacare succeed? By Laura Santhanam Health policy experts outline why you should pay attention to a law that could dramatically alter the nation's health care system. Continue reading
Jul 09 Latest ‘Obamacare’ challenge goes before appeals court in New Orleans By Kevin McGill, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press At issue is whether Congress effectively rendered it unconstitutional in 2017 when it zeroed out the tax imposed on those who chose not to buy insurance. Continue reading
May 10 Trump administration argues for keeping some parts of ‘Obamacare’ By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Justice Department lawyers recently suggested that federal judges could salvage the Affordable Care Act's anti-fraud provisions, raising questions about keeping other parts as well. Continue reading
May 01 Trump, GOP states ask appeals court to kill the Affordable Care Act By Kevin McGill, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Taking a harder line on health care, the Trump administration joined a coalition of Republican-led states Wednesday in asking a federal appeals court to entirely overturn former President Barack Obama's signature health care law — a decision that could leave… Continue reading
May 01 Watch 4:33 How a congressional freshman is learning to balance people and party By Lisa Desjardins Freshman GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman is now four months into his new job. Between the government shutdown and hearings over the Mueller report, he’s learning to balance life on the Hill with the needs of his Virginia constituents. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Apr 09 WATCH: Barr pressed about DOJ effort to strike down Affordable Care Act By Joshua Barajas Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Penn., asked Attorney General William Barr whether he's properly evaluated the consequences of the Justice Department's "litigation position" to strike down the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
Apr 02 Trump suggests deferring GOP health plan push to after 2020 By Associated Press President Donald Trump is suggesting he will defer until after 2020 his push for a Republican health care plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
Mar 31 Trump’s battle with ‘Obamacare’ moves to the courts By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press After losing in Congress, President Donald Trump is counting on the courts to kill off "Obamacare." But some cases are going against him, and time is not on his side as he tries to score a big win for his… Continue reading
Mar 30 GOP scrambles to deal with Trump’s decision on health care By Lisa Mascaro, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump's decision to revive the fight over the Affordable Care Act has stirred a political and policy debate among Republicans on how best to approach the divisive issue heading into the 2020 election. Continue reading