Regrets on the Left: Democrats Second-Guessing Obamacare
Earlier this week we learned that former Obama Administration official Elizabeth Warren is calling for a repeal of one of Obamacare’s many taxes, and today… Read More
Democrat Senate Candidate Wants to Repeal (Part of) Obamacare
There are millions of Americans who want to see Obamacare repealed, and with good reason. But it’s a rare day indeed when a Democratic candidate… Read More
Virginia Protects Adoption Agencies’ Religious Liberty
Virginians witnessed an important victory for religious liberty last week. On Monday, Governor Bob McDonnell (R) signed legislation that affirms the conscience rights of the… Read More
Top 10 Most Expensive Obamacare Taxes and Fees
Yesterday was tax day, serving as a special reminder of how big the federal government has become. As Heritage has warned before, Obamacare is on… Read More
Premium Support Proposals: Key Elements and a Comparison
A new poll by Reason-Rupe shows that Americans support the structural reform of a premium support model for Medicare. The current Medicare program has made… Read More
What Does the Supreme Court Think About Washington’s Education Overreach?
During the course of Obamacare oral arguments in late March, an interesting exchange between Justice Samuel Alito and U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli illuminated the… Read More
Chart of the Week: The Tax Burden on American Households
Americans who are scrambling to pay their taxes by Tuesday’s deadline are in store for more depressing news: The tax burden on American families has… Read More
Catholic Bishops: ‘Constant Vigilance and Protection’ Required for Religious Liberty
This morning, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) published a document titled “Our First, Most Cherished Liberty: A Statement on Religious Liberty.” To… Read More
New Study Shows Obamacare’s Huge Additions to Federal Deficit
A study released today by Charles Blahous, one of two public trustees of Medicare and Social Security, once again shows that Obamacare increases federal deficits… Read More
Acupuncturists Lobby HHS to Be Included in ‘Essential Health Benefits’
A trade group representing acupuncturists and practitioners of “oriental medicine” is attempting to convince the Department of Health and Human Services to classify acupuncture as… Read More
Look Out! Obama Puts IRS to Work on Implementing Obamacare
While the Supreme Court deliberates whether the Affordable Care Act should stand, the Obama Administration is busy at work ensuring that the President’s health care… Read More
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Alabama Joins Fight Against the “Unconscionable” HHS Mandate
Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) has found a new ally in its fight against the Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate’s coercive requirement that almost… Read More
Side Effects: Obamacare Expands Medicaid, Makes A Big Problem Worse
In 2014, Obamacare’s key provisions will kick in, and among them is a huge expansion of Medicaid. Obamacare extends eligibility to almost everyone with income… Read More
Critics Are Wrong: Conservatives Have a Plan for Health Reform
Following last week’s Supreme Court arguments, supporters of the President’s health care law are once again criticizing opponents of the law for failing to offer… Read More
Side Effects: Obamacare Adds $17 Trillion to Long-Term Unfunded Government Spending
Last week, the Senate Budget Committee Republican staff released a report revealing that, over the next 75 years, Obamacare will add an additional $17 trillion… Read More
In the Court of Public Opinion, Government-Run Health Care Never Wins
No matter what decision the Supreme Court releases in late June, in the court of public opinion, Obamacare has been a loser since day one…. Read More
Chart of the Week: Estimated Loss of Health Coverage Under Obamacare
President Obama has reassured Americans that if they like their current health insurance, they can keep it. “If you’ve got health insurance through your employer,… Read More
PODCAST: Rep. Steve King on Obamacare, Budget
In a special Heritage podcast, Congressman Steve King (R – IA) discusses Obamacare’s challenge in the Supreme Court and the budget. Click here to listen…. Read More
Justices Take Next Step in Deciding Obamacare’s Fate
The morning news cycle has been buzzing with anticipation as the Supreme Court meets for its first conference after the Obamcare oral arguments, and some… Read More
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Justice Kennedy Shows How Court Can Avoid Conflicts on Religious Freedom
Obamacare is a train wreck for religious freedom, and the federal courts are likely going to be forced into cleaning up the mess. However, at… Read More
VIDEOS: Obamacare at the Supreme Court
Heritage was at the Supreme Court for the past three days to observe the oral arguments over the constitutionality of Obamacare. Heritage’s Todd Gaziano and… Read More
Morning Bell: And Now the Supreme Court Must Decide
For the past three days, the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court heard a series of arguments on Obamacare — what promises to be… Read More
Seven of Obamacare’s Biggest Failures from the Last Two Years
It has been two years since Obamacare was signed into law, and although the major provisions don’t begin until 2014, some have already been implemented…. Read More
Day 3 at the Court – Severability and Coercive Medicaid Conditions
The Court’s morning session concentrated on whether, if the individual mandate is held unconstitutional (as looks increasingly likely after yesterday’s argument), it can be cleanly… Read More
Audio and Transcript: Obamacare at the Supreme Court, Day Three
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard the third day of oral arguments for and against Obamacare’s individual mandate. The day’s discussion mostly revolved around the… Read More
Obamacare at the Court: Day 3, Severability and Spending
If the individual mandate is the blockbuster issue before the Court, Medicaid and severability may be sleeper hits that ultimately have tremendous impact. If the… Read More
In Pictures: Conservatives Rally Against Obamacare at the Court
Heritage was on the scene at the Supreme Court today as the justices began the second day of hearings on Obamacare (as we were yesterday)…. Read More
The RSC Budget: A Preliminary Look
The Republican Study Committee (RSC) budget introduced today addresses six key fiscal criteria. It launches decisive entitlement reforms, cuts spending sharply and quickly, avoids tax… Read More
Video: Individual Mandate Under Fire: Obamacare at the Court, Day 2
The packed hearing room of the Supreme Court was a who’s who of lawyers and political leaders this morning, all of whom witnessed what was… Read More
Audio and Transcript: Obamacare at the Supreme Court, Day Two
Obamacare saw its second day at the Supreme Court today. Heritage staff will have in-depth analysis of the day’s events later today (read our preview… Read More
