Obamacare
Trump: Obamacare Is 'Dead'
The president said he didn't want the legislation to be mentioned anymore.
Who's Holding Up Trump's Appointments? Ask McConnell
Republicans blaming Democrats for obstructionism is no longer a legitimate excuse.
Americans Don't Want Donald Trump to Sabotage Obamacare
Majority of Republicans and Democrats would rather see Trump and Congress stabilize Obamacare instead of continuing efforts to dismantle it.
Trump on Pace to Double Obama's Executive Order Tally
President Donald Trump signed his 50th executive order Thursday. Barack Obama had signed 26 at this point in his presidency.
Trump Executive Order on Health Care Sparks Questions
Critics question whether the president is trying to do by fiat with health care what he couldn't get Congress to do by law.
Robert Reich: Trump's Tax Cuts for the Rich Won't Work
Trickle down is a fraud. And taxing the rich doesn't slow growth.
Trump is Helping Employers Deny Women Birth Control
The Trump administration is expected to end an Obamacare provision known as "contraception mandate" on Friday.
What's the Rush to Fix the Tax System? It Works Fine
Neil Buchanan writes that the U.S. tax system may be far from perfect, but it is good enough.
Is Obamacare Repeal the GOP Zombie That Just Won't Die?
New digital ads previewed by Newsweek will target 16 Republican lawmakers as part of a progressive group's campaign to defeat efforts to repeal Obamacare once and for all.
Trump Impersonates McCain, McConnell: Report
President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated as his legislative agenda has stalled.
Battling Kidney Disease, Senator Fights for Obamacare
Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono has become the party's point person for fighting repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
Robert Reich: Wealthy and Companies Should Pay More Tax
Now Republicans are giving tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, they've stopped worrying about deficits.
Reporters' Ignorance Gives Trump a Break on Tax Cuts
Articles refer to the estate tax in a way that makes it seem even less generous than it already is.
Meet Bill Cassidy, Leading Obamacare Repeal Charge
The Louisiana senator has become the point person for Obamacare repeal. How he got here.
Hard Cash Could Buy Graham-Cassidy Obamacare Repeal
Buying off Alaska runs the risk of alienating Senators from other states, who might also demand sweetheart treatment.
Bernie's Universal Healthcare System Would Be Disaster
Richard Epstein writes that in single payer systems, healthcare services are rationed by queuing, not money.
It Would Be Reckless to Tear Up Dodd-Frank
Amending rather than replacing would offer more safeguards against systemic collapse.
Robert Reich: Trump and Tea Party At Odds Over Tax Cuts
You can't give the rich and corporations a big cut and also reduce the deficit. Unless you borrow.
Robert Reich It's High Time For Single Payer Healthcare
In France, an appendectomy costs $4,463. Here, it's $13,851.
How to Bring Down the Cost of Health Insurance Premiums
Every year, Americans spend $210 billion on needless medical services.
Harvey Offers a Great Excuse to Raise the Debt Ceiling
Michael Dorf writes that even Republicans realize that if the government spends more and taxes less it will need to borrow more.
Failure to Repeal Obamacare Makes Repubicans Vulnerable
His vote on healthcare is costing one GOP congressman 11 points, mostly among independents.
Why Mortgage Tax Relief Should Be Abolished
The subsidy for homeowners doesn't increase the number of homes owned.
Will Cropping Pig Organs End Waits for Transplants?
Pig organs are the right size, but there are two problems standing in the way.
Americans Decide Universal Healthcare Is a Basic Right
The threat of Obamacare repeal has changed attitudes towards ensuring every American has health coverage.
The Dems Are Wrong on Prescription Drug Prices
Their proposal to abandon Medicare's Part D drug benefit won't bring down the cost of drugs.
Single-Payer Health Care at the State Level is Doomed
While states have been innovators with regards to many policies, fiscal issues and regulatory limitations will most likely preclude states from pursuing sweeping health reform.
Doctors, Not Insurers, Should Take Medical Decisions
Insurers are refusing to cover prescribed treatments, even when patients have paid their premiums.
Why the GOP Failed to Repeal and Replace Obamacare
The legacy of Medicaid, interest groups' opposition and the popularity of Obamacare ensured that Republicans would fail to "repeal and replace."