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Unveiling a health care plan seems to be a requirement in the 2020 Democratic presidential race. It could serve as an express train to the fringe of the party and a springboard up the polls. Unfortunately for Joe Biden, the former didn’t happen. Actually, his health care plan cemented his…
Republican Rep. Patrick Meehan will do just about anything to deflect blame for harassing a former aide. The congressman representing Pennsylvania’s 7th District was accused over the weekend of harassing a female aide and lashing out when he found out the woman had a boyfriend. He insisted, according to the…
President Donald Trump has tried unsuccessfully to do away with the legacy of former President Barack Obama. Given Trump’s history of attacking his predecessor, his pointedness on demolishing his successes hardly comes as a surprise. Trump for years pushed the birther movement, his unfounded questioning of the authenticity of Obama’s…
With many Republican lawmakers and the White House still unable to accept the Affordable Care Act as the law of the land, the ongoing debate may have a direct effect on millions of vulnerable students who are impacted by severe symptoms due to their disabilities. As the future of healthcare…
The 13-member working group of U.S. senators selected by Senate Republican leadership to craft legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare does not include a single woman, despite the GOP having five women among its Senate ranks, and considering the significant impact this bill would have on women. Meanwhile, people of…
The House on Thursday voted 217-213 to replace the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare with the American Health Care Act. Despite changes made so that the bill would pass, it will still negatively impact millions of Americans. And none of the provisions in the AHCAtake effect until 2018, with most…
As Republicans continue to scramble to put in a replacement for the Affordable Care Act — known as Obamacare — one topic of debate has been coverage for people with preexisting conditions. But according to Republican Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama, “people who lead good lives” don’t have to worry…
After postponing Thursday’s scheduled vote, the House is now expected to vote onFriday on the Republican health care bill known as the American Health Care Act (AHCA). Republicans remain at odds with one another as conservatives push for a complete repeal of Obamacare while moderates worry about the number of…
As Republicans remain divided over the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the proposed repeal to Obamacare, conservatives are pushing for an end to “essential health benefits” that include maternity care, addiction treatment, annual well visits and mental health services. Eliminating the essential health benefits would lower premiums, conservative lawmakers argue….
The Republican’s replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could leave a total of 52 million people uninsured by 2026, according to an analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). In contrast, 28 million people would be uninsured if the law was left as written. In just one year…