Congressional Republicans continue to appear divided over what their strategy should be if the Supreme Court strikes down all or part of the health law. More immediately, though, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, is targeting the measure's device tax as part of the Senate's consideration of a bill that would reauthorize the Food and Drug Administration user fees.
(Daily Report) May 23
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 23
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 22
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 21
News outlets report Republican lawmakers' conflicting views as they wait for the Supreme Court's decision on its constitutionality. Meanwhile, The Associated Press reports that the fate of the nation's "uninsurables" is tied to what the justices decide.
(Daily Report) May 18
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, report that congressional conservatives are fighting amongst themselves over health law strategies.
(Daily Report) May 18
If the law is upheld, Republicans plan to take to the floor to "tear out" the law's most controversial provisions, Politico reports. Meanwhile, in related news, Reuters reports on the questionable fate of lesser known, but still controversial, aspects of the health law -- billions of dollars in new taxes.
(Daily Report) May 17
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the deadline set by the federal government regarding the creation of state-based health insurance exchanges.
(Daily Report) May 17
According to a Bloomberg Government study, much of this new revenue would result from the health law's Medicaid expansion and subsidies to help people purchase health insurance, and it all is contingent on the Supreme Court upholding the law.
(Daily Report) May 15
The budget plan advanced by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has become a hot topic in many congressional races. One example is the Illinois race between Rep. Joe Walsh, a Republican, and Democratic challenger and Iraqi war veteran Tammy Duckworth.
(Daily Report) May 14