Questions and answers on federal judge's ruling that would erase Obamacare
Month: December 2018
Is Obamacare on its way out?
A federal judge ruled Obamacare unconstitutional – so will people still be covered as we move into the new year? Ali Velshi is joined by Doctor Kavita Patel, one of the key architects of the Affordable Care Act, to discuss what happens now.
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A doctor who helped draft Obamacare said he’s “not particul...
House Democrats won’t let Zinke escape investigation, even after he leaves office
After less than two years on the job, outgoing Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will be leaving a legacy of pro-fossil fuel management of public lands and a long trail of alleged cases of personal misconduct.
Zinke announced his resignation over the weekend. His departure, though, will test the political will of investigators and congressional Democrats who must decide whether to continue pursuing inquiries into the allegations or focus on oversight of the actions of the new leadership...
WATCH: Judge strikes down Obamacare
Millions of Americans' health care is in jeopardy after Texas ruling.
What Obamacare ruling could mean for your health care
Even if you don’t have an Obamacare health plan, experts say there are far-reaching implications for all consumers if a federal judge's ruling is allowed to stand.
Senate Democrats get a harsh lesson on why they should never, ever play nice with Republicans
Four years ago, President Obama was in the White House and Democrats controlled a solid majority in the United States Senate. At the very least, Obama should have had free rein to appoint federal judges. Yet then-Senate Judiciary Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) insisted on giving Republicans the power to veto many of Obama’s nominees.
Three years later, in a move that pretty much everyone on the planet who is not named “Patrick Leahy” knew would inevitably play out, now...
What would a US government shutdown mean for military, mail delivery, and national security?
The Trump White House is determined to shut down the government on Dec. 21, in an attempt to get funding for a border wall with Mexico. So what happens to federal services if the government closes for business?
During a shutdown, the US government “must discontinue a...
Justice Alito cut the legs out of the latest attack on Obamacare — and didn’t even know he did it
Remember Burwell v. Hobby Lobby? Hobby Lobby is the single most significant court victory ever achieved by America’s religious right. Before Hobby Lobby, religious conservatives could not wield their faith to undercut the rights of other people. After Hobby Lobby conservative religious objections may be used to narrow the rights of third-parties.
Yet a passage in Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion for the Court in Hobby Lobby coul...