Archives: Morning Breakouts

News outlets report that difficulties resulting from health exchange websites and enrollment systems continue to impact insurance coverage. News outlets also report on related developments from D.C., Colorado, Wisconsin and Missouri.

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports that a federal judge in Wisconsin heard arguments in a health law challenge brought by a U.S. senator.

Politico reports that this round of messaging will be critical because rates are expected to increase and could add to Democrats' midterm election challenges. Also in the headlines, reports about how the employer mandate is getting increasingly unpopular -- even among liberals, and other news related to the overhaul's implementation.

The $98 million contract extends operations of the facility where employees reported they sometimes slept or played board games for lack of work. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports that sign-ups may not be the only way to gauge the health law's success, a private exchange for restaurant workers debuts in D.C., and Health Net faces criticism in Arizona for its narrow network.

One of the key questions, according to The Fiscal Times, is whether the premium subsidies available to people shopping on the federal exchange are legal.

The issue in more than four dozen lawsuits from faith-affiliated colleges, hospitals and charities is how far the government must go to accommodate them. Meanwhile, the administration weighs steps to provide contraceptive coverage, and the high court's Hobby Lobby decision may help Democrats mobilize female voters.

The Court said the benefits are protected under the Illinois Constitution. The state wants to cut the benefits to save money on the state's pension liabilities.