Fighting for their political lives, they have given little thought to an agenda should they hold onto power. But a few items are clear: more tax cuts, less spending and a bull’s-eye on Obamacare.
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To the Center or the Right? What 2 More Years of a Republican-Led House Might Look Like
Fighting for their political lives, they have given little thought to an agenda should they hold onto power. But a few items are clear: more tax cuts, less spending and a bull’s-eye on Obamacare.
Lawmakers’ scores plummet on LGBTQ congressional scorecard
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has released its Congressional Scorecard for the 115th Congress — and it’s revealed some shocking drop-offs.
With Republicans in control of both Congress and the White House, lawmakers showed far less concern for the LGBTQ community, voting against their interests and ignoring legislation that would protect them.
Unlike in previous sessions, lawmakers over the past two years didn’t vote on a single bill that would have directl...
Another Case Is Threatening Obamacare. Democrats Hope It Will Help Them.
Republican and Democratic states clash in oral arguments over whether the health law is unconstitutional now that Congress has eliminated the tax penalty for not having insurance.
The Myers-Bryce Online Personality Test for Wisconsin Democrats
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN — “It’s funny living in the same town as Paul Ryan, because every time he burps or farts the media is all over us,” says Paula, a server at the Eagle Inn Family Restaurant.
Paula doesn’t have internet at home, and half-boasts that her cell phone is 16 years old. But when I tell her who I’m here to see, she nods knowingly.
Randy Bryce is just as familiar a name to her as it is to you, if not necessarily for the same reasons. His viral video campaign...
The year’s biggest US election upset produced an indelible image of pure joy
The victory of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 28-year-old New York City community organizer, in a House Democratic primary produced a scene that immediately qualified her as the most visibly stunned winner of 2018:
Challenger @Ocasio2018 toppled one of ...
Alex Azar, Health Secretary, Denies Sabotaging Insurance Markets
Mr. Azar blamed the Affordable Care Act, not Trump administration policies, for costs that many experts expect to surge again next year.
Louise Slaughter, 88, 16-Term Liberal Congresswoman, Is Dead
A House member from upstate New York, Ms. Slaughter championed women’s rights, food safety and the Affordable Care Act.
Medical Research? Congress Cheers. Medical Care? Congress Brawls.
Lawmakers are pushing for billions in new funding for biomedical research, but sparring over health insurance and almost everything else related to the Affordable Care Act.
Republican moderate Susan Collins undecided on final tax cut vote
- Maine senator who helped sink healthcare repeal voted for Senate tax bill
- Insists ‘4% cut in Medicare that could go into effect will not go into effect’
The Republican Susan Collins, whose support was crucial in passing the Senate tax reform bill earlier this month, said on Sunday she has not yet decided if she will back the final measure negotiated by House and Senate leaders.
The Maine moderate has laid out conditions for her support of a final “conference committee” version of the tax proposal. They include assurances that Medicare payments will not be cut and that Republicans will support two healthcare bills aimed at reducing premium costs.
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