As Republicans’ Sift Through The Rubble, They Find Plenty Of Blame To Go Around
Republicans, who had unified in their opposition of former President Barack Obama, now struggle with a civil war that could tear them apart.
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A Secret Pact, A Novice President And A Group Of Hardliners: How The GOP Health Plan Failed
Take a look at what went on behind the scenes in Republicans' efforts to push through the American Health Care Act.
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First Edition: March 27, 2017
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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White House Shifts Into Damage Control Mode
Although President Donald Trump publicly blames Democrats for the bill's defeat, behind the scenes some place the blame elsewhere. "This is 100 percent a Ryan failure," one senior administration official says. Others though downplay any tension between the two men.
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Health Stocks Surge On News That GOP Pull Health Bill
A look at how the markets are reacting to the defeat of the American Health Care Act.
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‘Today’s A Great Day For Our Country’: Dems Celebrate Health Plan’s Collapse
House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi credited the win partly to the American people who voiced their concerns about repeal plans. "Our phone lines were all deluged," she said.
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Next Steps Uncertain For GOP, As Defeat Weighs Heavy On Future Goals
“If you look at this health care problem, it’s not going away. At some point, we’re going to have to come back to this," said Rep. Bradley Byrne of Alabama. But Republicans don't appear to have a clear path forward of what that looks like.
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Failing To Whip Up Support, House Leaders Pull Replacement Bill From Floor
At press conference, House Speaker Paul Ryan acknowledges the setback but says his party remains committed. "The best days are ahead" for the country, but "Obamacare is the law of the land," he says, and "we're going to live with it" for the foreseeable future.
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Viewpoints: Support For Paid Leave; Immigrants Afraid Of Seeking Care
A collection of opinions on health care from around the country.
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Essential Health Benefits Reviewed: ‘Galling’ Return To Bad Old Days; Lowering Premiums
Some opinion writers urge caution before jettisoning insurance guarantees, but premium costs appear to be at the heart of the argument to get rid of the health law's essential health benefits.
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Health Debate Opinions: Crisis Is Not Trump’s Or Ryan’s Fault; GOP Failed Its Voters’ Needs
As consideration of the Republican health bill stalls on Capitol Hill, opinion writers find many faults.
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Research Roundup: Ads And Testosterone Use; Home Monitoring With Apps; Per Capita Caps
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
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State Highlights: Mass. Gov. Proposes Revised Tax On Employee Health Plans; Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Opioid Maker
Media outlets report on news from Massachusetts, Illinois, Connecticut, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Mississippi, Tennessee, Iowa, Wisconsin, California, Texas and Minnesota.
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KanCare Expansion Headed To Full State Senate Vote
Even as uncertainty swirls in Washington, D.C., supporters of the Medicaid expansion say, "we have to move forward as a state." Media outlets also report on news out of Minnesota, New Hampshire and California.
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Trump, A Self-Avowed Dealmaker, Faces High Stakes In Outcome Of Friday’s House Vote
As the GOP health plan became mired in intense negotiations this week, the ability to secure the measure is increasingly viewed as a major test for President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, news outlets also report that the process has caused him doubts about choosing to pursue Obamacare replacement as first item on his agenda.
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Clearing The House Is Just The First Step; GOP Plan Faces Significant Hurdles In The Senate
In the upper chamber, Republicans only claim a 52-48 majority, and many senators have already expressed their dismay at parts of the House's American Health Care Act. Democrats see opportunities to snag parts of the GOP plan. Meanwhile, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who argues that the measure does not go far enough to repeal Obamacare, is among those who has raised constitutional issues.
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Policies In GOP Health Bill Leaves Divisions Among Representatives, Many State Officials
News outlets around the country report on how their local congressional delegations -- and state officials -- are leaning on the Republican plan to dismantle Obamacare.
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Majority Of Americans Oppose Republicans’ Replacement Bill, New Poll Finds
Only 17 percent surveyed by Quinnipiac University support the American Health Care Act. And as former President Barack Obama makes a rare statement about the debate regarding his signature health care legislation, Democrats mobilize to use the vote against vulnerable Republicans.
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Health Industries Keep Careful Eye On Capitol Hill Action
The flux surrounding the House health bill vote injects uncertainty into the health care stock markets while hospitals voice worries regarding the changes Republicans have proposed. Meanwhile, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce president urges lawmakers to follow through with repeal efforts.