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6 Lawmakers Promise to Reject Obamacare Legislation That Doesn’t Repeal as Much as 2015 Bill Did
Six lawmakers have come out stating that they will not support any measure that does not repeal as much of Obamacare as previous legislation did, stating that the language of a 2015 bill passed by both chambers should be “the bare minimum.” “[Two years] ago, [the] GOP Congress voted to repeal #Obamacare,” Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah,…Rachel del Guidice -
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GOP Governors Say Real Threat Comes If Obamacare Not Repealed
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin said he’s puzzled his predecessor, Steve Beshear, will be delivering the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. Democrats have touted Beshear for making Obamacare work in Kentucky. Bevin said that’s not the case. “He unilaterally chose to expand Medicaid in Kentucky, enrolled hundreds of thousands…Fred Lucas -
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Rep. Mark Walker: Congress Must Deliver on Obamacare Repeal Promise
Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., told conservatives Saturday that Congress must act quickly to “deliver on promises” made on the campaign trail. “It is with urgency that our unified Republican government deliver on promises, promises to repeal and replace Obamacare with patient-centered health care choices, not additional entitlements,” Walker said. Tax reform, regulatory reform, and protecting…Rachel del Guidice -
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Conservatives to Congress: Deliver on Obamacare Repeal and Replace Promise
Conservatives and business leaders in the health care market have a message to Congress on Obamacare: Deliver on your promise to repeal the health care law and begin the process of returning to a health sector that can be “America’s greatest.” During a panel at the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, on Thursday, Grace-Marie…Melissa Quinn -
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Obama Bests Monroe, Madison, Clinton on Historians’ List of Great Presidents
Abraham Lincoln, who preserved the Union and ended slavery, is our greatest president while immediate predecessor James Buchanan, who dithered and dallied while war clouds gathered, is the worst of 43 presidents. Ronald Reagan, who ended the Cold War without firing a shot and restored Americans’ confidence in themselves, ranks ninth while Barack Obama, who…Lee Edwards -
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One Woman’s Story About the Increasing Costs of Obamacare
When Kim Quade left her job of 17 years as a school speech pathologist outside Kansas City, Kansas, to work independently, she knew she would have to purchase her own health insurance. But, Quade says, she never anticipated the rate increases to come. Quade, 61, says she researched options and found a decent plan for…James Rogers -
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Dismantling Obama Regulations Will Require Resolve in the Senate
In just eight years, the Obama administration was responsible for creating 22,700 new burdensome regulations on the American people. During this time, federal agencies seized more power than ever in creating laws on their own, going largely unchecked by Congress. Regulatory overreach became a hot-button issue during the 2016 election as the American people grew…Brad Bishop -
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GOP Leaders Release Details of Plan to Replace Obamacare
House Republican leaders mapped out their proposal for how Obamacare will be repealed and replaced in a closed-door meeting Thursday, outlining plans for Medicaid reforms and refundable tax credits for Americans. Joined briefly by newly confirmed Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, House Speaker Paul Ryan, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, and…Melissa Quinn -
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Lawmakers Are Using Congressional Review Act to Dismantle Obama Regulations
In the four weeks since President Donald Trump was inaugurated, congressional lawmakers have moved to address some of the 22,700 regulations adopted under President Barack Obama. “There has not been nearly as much attention paid to this issue as there should have been,” Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, told The Daily Signal in a phone interview….Rachel del Guidice -
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4 Broken Obamacare Promises That Town Hall Protesters Should Remember
While the House and Senate plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, members of Congress are hosting town hall meetings with their constituents and have been greeted by hostile crowds. These folks seem to have amnesia about Obamacare’s glaring failures. Here’s a quick refresher on Obamacare’s top four broken promises. 1. Costs are exploding. President Barack…Jean Morrow -
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Conservatives Coalesce Around New Obamacare Replacement Plan
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Rep. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., introduced a bill to replace Obamacare on Wednesday, increasing the pressure on GOP leaders who continue to discuss moving the law’s replacement at the same time as its repeal. The legislation already has the full support of the House Freedom Caucus, a group of roughly 40…Melissa Quinn -
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House Conservatives Draw Hard Line on Obamacare Repeal Bill
Conservatives in the House are drawing a hard line with party leadership on what legislation repealing Obamacare they’ll support and making it clear they won’t accept anything less than a bill dismantling the health care law that passed last year. “The commitment for Republicans in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 has been repeal and replace, not…Melissa Quinn -
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No, Elizabeth Warren Is Not a Feminist Icon
Last week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was vaulted to high status among feminists. What did she do? Did she lay down in the street to protect the voting rights of women? Did she take a stand against sex trafficking and female exploitation? No. She knowingly and flagrantly broke a long-standing rule of the Senate. And…Rachel Bovard -
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We Hear You: From Obamacare to Affordability and Choice for Consumers
Editor's note: We're hearing from so many enthusiastic members of The Daily Signal's audience that we decided to begin running some of your correspondence. Here's a batch on the topic of Obamacare. You'll find our address below. —Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: Thank you for Elizabeth Fender’s data-filled article on the Obamacare approval ratings over…Ken McIntyre -
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How Tom Price Can Begin to Unravel Obamacare From Inside the Agency That Implemented It
Tom Price took the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services on Friday, capping a lengthy confirmation process that ended in the wee hours of the morning. Now, as the health and human services chief, Price can begin fulfilling a yearslong goal of unwinding Obamacare. But instead of dismantling the health care law from…Melissa Quinn -
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Trump’s Acting Treasury Secretary, an Obama Holdover, Helped Craft Iran Nuclear Deal
As President Donald Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary continues to wait for Senate confirmation, an architect of the Obama administration’s Iran nuclear deal is currently running the agency. “Once Iran came to the table, we reached a strong, comprehensive deal,” Adam Szubin says. Acting Treasury Secretary Adam Szubin—who had been a career department employee—previously served…Fred Lucas -
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Why Delaying Obamacare Repeal Is Hurting the American People
When President Donald Trump took office, repeal of Obamacare seemed like a guarantee—and then the timeline started slipping. All the elements are in place: A Republican-controlled Congress and a Republican president, all elected after promising to repeal Obamacare. But once the celebration and ceremonies died away, Congress started to do what it does best. Nothing….Sondra Clark -
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Conservatives Push to Separate Obamacare’s Repeal From Replacement
A trio of conservatives said they want to see Congress move faster with their efforts to repeal Obamacare and are worried that adding the law’s replacement to the repeal bill could drag down their dismantling of the health care law. During a breakfast with reporters held Wednesday at The Heritage Foundation, Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah,…Melissa Quinn -
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Cory Booker, Who Voted Against Betsy DeVos, Previously Spoke to School Choice Group She Led
Sen. Cory Booker, who has been an outspoken critic of Betsy DeVos, once spoke at an event organized by a school choice group she led. In 2012, during a keynote address for an event hosted by the American Federation for Children, an organization DeVos chaired at the time, the New Jersey Democrat made the case for…Caleb Ecarma -
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Watch Mitch McConnell Shut Down Elizabeth Warren for Attack on Jeff Sessions
Hours after staging a 24-hour talkathon against Betsy DeVos’ nomination for education secretary, Senate Democrats were back at it Tuesday night. This time, Republicans had the last word. As the Senate debated the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., delivered a blistering critique. She accused Sessions of trying to…Daily Signal Staff