Jul 25 McCain returns on day of health bill vote By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump urged Republicans to “step up to the plate” for Tuesday’s crucial Senate vote on their bill eviscerating much of the Obama health care law. The stage was set for high drama, with Sen. John McCain… Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Trump calls Obamacare ‘death,’ urges GOP to ‘do the right thing’ By Associated Press In a televised address, Trump seeks to push his party on the eve of a key vote. Continue reading
Jul 24 Trump says GOP health care push is ‘last chance’ By Associated Press President Donald Trump has a message for Republican lawmakers deliberating the latest proposed health care bill: This is your last chance. Continue reading
Jul 20 Latest Republican health care bill would leave 22 million more Americans without insurance By Laura Santhanam The latest legislation in the Senate offers a greater reduction in the deficit by preserving certain taxes Republicans had killed in the older version. They found more savings by reducing and ending certain federal matching funds and capping per-capita-based payments… Continue reading
Jul 20 Trump administration ends Affordable Care Act assistance contracts in 18 cities By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Community groups say the move, announced to them by contractors last week, will make it even more difficult to enroll the uninsured and help people already covered re-enroll or shop for a new policy. That's already a concern because of… Continue reading
Jul 19 Repealing Obamacare would leave 32 million more uninsured by 2026, report says By Associated Press The report from Congress' nonpartisan budget analyst says the measure would cause average premiums for people buying their own health insurance to double by 2026. 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Jul 19 WATCH: Trump tells GOP senators no recess until Obamacare is repealed By Erica Werner and Alan Fram, Associated Press Trump declared "I'm ready to act," putting the responsibility on Republican lawmakers, not himself.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 Americans want lawmakers to revise ‘Obamacare,’ not kill it, poll says By Emily Swanson, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Americans overwhelmingly want lawmakers of both parties to work out health care changes, with only 13 percent supporting Republican moves to repeal "Obamacare."… Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: McConnell says he has ‘every expectation’ Senate will repeal Obamacare By Associated Press McConnell made the comments to reporters after a White House lunch with President Donald Trump. 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