Senate minority leader condemns Republicans after Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer was confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morning
Democrats instigated a government shutdown last year when they refused to approve funding bills without an agreement to extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans. That led to the longest funding lapse in US history, but ultimately no agreement to keep the cost offsets going after the shutdown ended 43 days later.
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After Obamacare Cuts, Hospitals Are Treating More Uninsured Patients
More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.
‘Our system is in dire straits’: progressive Democrats hold Medicare for All hearing
Congressional Progressive caucus say ‘healthcare should not be a privilege’ as they champions single payer system
The Congressional Progressive caucus (CPC) held a shadow hearing on Medicare for All on Wednesday, led by Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell.
The hearing comes as over half of the House Democratic caucus has co-sponsored Medicare for All legislation, and Senator Andy Kim introduced legislation on Tuesday that would enroll all children into Medicaid until the age of 26, while Republicans passed drastic healthcare cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including nearly $1n in cuts to Medicaid and allowing Affordable Care Act subsidies to expire.
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Warren backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Progressive Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, five days before early voting in the race begins. Warren, who previously backed state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) before she dropped out of the race earlier this month, cited El-Sayed’s support of Medicare for All, unions and taking corporate...
Rising ObamaCare costs fuel Democrat attacks on campaign trail
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story Rising ObamaCare costs fuel Democrat attacks Affordable Care Act plan premiums are projected to rise by double digits once again in 2027, giving Democrats more room to attack Republicans on the affordability front. © Stefani Reynolds, Bloomberg via Getty Images...
Massie: Might as well call ObamaCare ‘Trumpcare’
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie (R) on Wednesday said ObamaCare might as well be renamed “Trumpcare” as premiums increase and Republicans haven’t moved to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Might as well call it Trumpcare now. Our party has made no serious effort to repeal Obamacare and legalize affordable health insurance after taking control of...
Trump’s escalating attacks on Iran pose risks at home
In today's issue: ▪ Platner drops Senate candidacy ▪ Trump’s promises at NATO summit ▪ Kentucky governor requests McConnell update ▪ ObamaCare hikes give fuel to Democrats The latest rounds of U.S. attacks on Iran are sending President Trump back into perilous territory four months out from the midterms. Trump ordered strikes on two consecutive...
Rising Obamacare premiums fuel Democrats’ affordability attacks against GOP
Obamacare premiums are poised for a double-digit increase in 2027, putting more Americans on the hook for hundreds of dollars in additional costs per month and adding fuel to Democratic attacks over affordability ahead of the midterm elections. According to preliminary filings analyzed by KFF, insurers are looking at a median increase of 14...
ObamaCare premiums poised for another big hike
The cost of ObamaCare coverage could shoot up even higher next year as insurers are proposing a median increase of 14 percent, according to an analysis of initial filings from KFF. If the preliminary filings hold, it would mark the second-straight year of double-digit premium increases, putting customers on the hook for thousands of dollars more in...
Millions dropped ObamaCare plans after subsidies ended
Presented by HealthyWomen {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story Millions dropped ACA plans after subsidies ended About four million Americans have dropped out of Affordable Care Act insurance coverage this year as costs soared due to the loss of enhanced subsidies. © Joe Raedle/Getty Images The figures released late Friday from the Centers for...