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Affordable Care Act
November 29, 2016
Sarah Jones
Tom Price as HHS Secretary is a nightmare scenario for sick Americans.
November 3, 2016
Brian Beutler
The Trump Apocalypse Might Not Come, But the Republican One Will
The GOP was extreme under Obama. It may get much worse under Clinton.
October 27, 2016
Brian Beutler
Republicans Are Inventing Clinton Scandals to Save Their Shattered Party
This is about political self-preservation, not governmental oversight.
October 26, 2016
Brian Beutler
Because Democrats passed laws when they had majorities, Republicans will boycott health legislation forever.
October 24, 2016
Sukjong Hong
How long will Harvard hold out against its striking dining hall workers?
August 19, 2016
David Dayen
The Never-Ending Battle for Obamacare
Aetna’s decision this week to pull out of state-based exchanges is the latest evidence that more reform is needed.
July 15, 2016
Brian Beutler
The Praise for Mike Pence Epitomizes the Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations
July 13, 2016
David Dayen
Obama’s Big Flip-Flop to Save Obamacare
A public option for the Affordable Care Act is back on the table.
February 23, 2016
Brian Beutler
Hillary Clinton revives the public option ... sort of.
February 11, 2016
Brian Beutler
How Barack Obama Can Save Hillary Clinton’s Candidacy
January 29, 2016
Brian Beutler
Ted Cruz Can’t Take the Heat
Thrust into the limelight by Donald Trump's absence, Cruz gave his worst performance of the cycle at Thursday night's debate.
January 23, 2016
Elizabeth Bruenig
No, Ted Cruz’s family did not lose their health insurance because of Obamacare.
January 20, 2016
Brian Beutler
How the Bernie-Hillary Fight Over Obamacare Is Putting the GOP to Shame
The very existence of the Democratic debate over health care indicts the Republican Party's near-total indifference to the issue.
January 13, 2016
Brian Beutler
How Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Can Unite on Health Care
It's the public option, stupid!
January 12, 2016
Brian Beutler
Why aren’t Hillary and Bernie pushing the public option?
January 7, 2016
Brian Beutler
Ted Cruz Is Exactly What the Political System Needs
Why Republicans and Democrats alike should welcome his nomination.
December 28, 2015
Spencer Woodman
How Large Companies Are Exploiting a Loophole in Obamacare
"Skinny" health insurance plans make a mockery of the Affordable Care Act
December 18, 2015
Brian Beutler
BREAKING: I agree with @mfcannon.
December 15, 2015
Laura Reston
Cue Republicans calling Obamacare a socialist scheme threatening capitalism everywhere.
November 17, 2015
Brian Beutler
Republicans Versus Reality
The presidential candidates can't stop making sweeping proposals. But congressional Republicans show it's all bluster.

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