Health Care Law
Health care shows delicate stances in 3rd District – Denver Post
DENVER—Candidates from both parties in a Colorado congressional swing district are taking unusual positions on the divisive federal health care law. The positions from Republican Rep. Scott Tipton and Democratic candidate Sal Pace highlight …
Official says health law will aid 3M Californians – CBS News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — More than 3 million uninsured residents will be able to buy affordable coverage starting in January, as the state moves aggressively to implement the federal health care law, the head of California’s health insurance …
Local politicians disagree on health care repeal – msnbc.com
Burlington County’s congressional delegation voted along party lines Wednesday as the U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure to repeal the 2-year-old health care reform law. Republicans Frank LoBiondo of the 2nd District, Jon Runyan of the 3rd …
Poll: Voters call health care mandate a tax – USA Today
Most voters consider the individual mandate in President Obama’s health care law to be a tax, a new poll says. The Quinnipiac University survey also delivers a mixed message on Obama’s signature domestic achievement. By 48%-45%, respondents agree with last … Continue reading
Health Care Law Repeal Efforts By House GOP Cost Nearly $50 Million: CBS Report – Huffington Post
While Republicans lambast the cost of implementing health care reform, a new report shows that their efforts to repeal the law have come at a major cost to taxpayers — to the tune of nearly $50 million. The House of … Continue reading
Rep. Ryan defends continued efforts to repeal ‘misleading’ health care law – FOX News
This is a rush transcript from “Hannity,” July 11, 2012. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, HOST: The Republican-led House of Representatives has once again voted to fully repeal ObamaCare, and … Continue reading
Repeal of Health Care Law Approved, Again, by House – New York Times
The bill was approved by a vote of 244 to 185, with five Democrats supporting repeal. It has no chance of approval in the Senate and would face a veto from Mr. Obama if it ever got to him. But … Continue reading
In Massachusetts, an Accountable Care Organization that’s actually working – Washington Post
The health care law’s Accountable Care Organizations often get compared to unicorns: We know what they are supposed to look like, but have never actually seen one. ACOs are meant to move us away from an expensive, broken health care … Continue reading
Neb. Medicaid head pulled from health care meeting – CBS News
The Republican governor repeated an earlier warning that he will oppose any efforts to extend Medicaid coverage in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the federal health care law. Heineman is one of at least six Republican … Continue reading
Arizona delegation follows party line on vote to repeal health care act – msnbc.com
WASHINGTON – Arizona lawmakers split straight down party lines Wednesday as the House voted to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, less than two weeks after it was upheld by the Supreme Court. Only five Democrats – none … Continue reading