A Risky Mix: Cutting Taxes for the Rich and Aid for the Poor

July 13, 2017 Bannon, Stephen K, Mnuchin, Steven T, Norquist, Grover G, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), republican-party, Taxation, Trump, Donald J, United States Politics and Government

Of all the lessons emerging from the struggle to repeal the Affordable Care Act, one stands out: Such a combination of cuts is politically toxic.

G.O.P. Senators Vow to Unveil Health Bill Thursday, Despite Deep Divisions

July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 Law and Legislation, McConnell, Mitch, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), republican-party, Senate, United States Politics and Government

Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, said the revised bill to replace the Affordable Care Act would be debated and voted on next week.

Foes of Obama-Era Rule Work to Undo Birth Control Mandate

July 10, 2017 Alliance Defending Freedom, Birth Control and Family Planning, Bowman, Matthew, Health and Human Services Department, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), Talento, Katy, Trump, Donald J, United States Politics and Government

A lawyer and an epidemiologist who fought against the Affordable Care Act’s rule on contraception coverage from the outside are now the architects of the president’s reversal.