Health CareCommentary
To Fix Health Care, Congress Must Reverse Costly Regulations
When I was first elected to the Senate in 2010, I ran on a promise to repeal Obamacare. When I ran for re-election last year,… Read More
Health CareCommentary
GOP Repeal Bill Left Too Much of Washington Power Grab in Place
The federal government has been too involved in regulating America’s health care system for years. Yes, long before the unaffordable “Affordable Care Act,” aka Obamacare,… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Freedom Caucus Is an Ally, Not an Enemy in Draining the Swamp
President Donald Trump’s tweet that it’s the House Freedom Caucus that “we must fight” shows there may be a little confusion about what “draining the… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Scott Gottlieb a Strong Pick to Head the FDA
A couple weeks ago, President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Scott Gottlieb to be commissioner of the powerful Food and Drug Administration. A prominent physician, Gottlieb… Read More
Health CareNews
House Republicans Renew Plans to Repeal Obamacare After Failed First Attempt
Just four days after House Speaker Paul Ryan declared Obamacare the “law of the land,” House Republicans say they’re moving forward with their plan to… Read More
Health CareNews
Voters Reward Freedom Caucus’ Stand on House Health Care Bill
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows, R-N.C., opposed the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, and his constituents love him for it, according… Read More
Health CareNews
Freedom Caucus Members: Health Care Debate ‘Isn’t Over’
In the aftermath of the House GOP’s health care bill being pulled from a vote Friday, conservatives vowed to continue working with the fractured Republican… Read More
Health CareNews
Trump-Backed Health Care Bill Stalls. Here’s How Other Presidents Responded to Early Setbacks
President Donald Trump’s next moves might be some of the most important of his presidency. “So now we are going to go for tax reform,”… Read More
Health CareCommentary
What House GOP Leadership Should Do Now on Obamacare Repeal
This afternoon, the House canceled a scheduled vote on the American Health Care Act—the House leadership bill to partially repeal Obamacare—once it became clear that… Read More
Health CareNews
Trump Calls House Freedom Caucus ‘Friends,’ Predicts ‘What’s Going to Come … Is a Better Bill’
Following House Speaker Paul Ryan’s decision to withdraw a bill repealing and replacing Obamacare, President Donald Trump attempted to mend the factions of the Republican… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Why I’m Voting Against the GOP Health Bill
From the moment I decided to run for Congress, I have repeatedly promised the residents of the East Valley that I would fight for a… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Broad Conservative Criticism Mounts Against GOP Health Bill
As lawmakers furiously debate the American Health Care Act, a growing number of health policy experts and other conservatives are sounding their concerns with the… Read More
Health CareNews
Conservative Leaders Announce Opposition to GOP Health Care Bill
A group of conservative leaders released a memo Thursday denouncing the House GOP health care bill. The Conservative Action Project memo states, “The current House… Read More
Health CareNews
Freedom Caucus Looks to Continue Negotiations After Vote on Obamacare Plan Delayed
Following the postponement of the vote on the House GOP’s Obamacare replacement plan, members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus are calling for additional negotiations… Read More
Health CareAnalysis
New Analysis: Obamacare Regulations Drove Up Premium Costs by Up to 68%
Until recently, the House was scheduled to vote on the American Health Care Act, the GOP leadership’s proposal to repeal and replace parts of Obamacare…. Read More
Health CareNews
Vote on GOP Health Care Plan Delayed, as Some Freedom Caucus Members Remain Opposed
The House was initially expected to vote on the American Health Care Act tonight. But according to the Associated Press, Republican leaders delayed the vote…. Read More
Health CareNews
House Freedom Caucus Heads to the White House Ahead of Obamacare Repeal Vote
The House is scheduled to vote on the Obamacare repeal health care bill some time today, but GOP leaders are still struggling to get conservatives… Read More
Health CareCommentary
What the CBO Score Really Means for the GOP Health Care Bill
Last week, the Congressional Budget Office released a score of the Republican leadership’s answer to Obamacare, the American Health Care Act. This budgetary analysis projects… Read More
Health CareNews
Conservative House Freedom Caucus Could Block Obamacare Plan From Passing
With 25 of its members prepared to oppose the House GOP’s plan to repeal and replace Obamacare on Thursday, the House Freedom Caucus says it… Read More
Health CareNews
What Constituents Are Telling Conservative Lawmakers About GOP Health Care Bill
Constituents of several conservative lawmakers are speaking up because they view the Republican health care replacement as too similar to the Affordable Care Act. “A… Read More
Health CareNews
House GOP’s Obamacare Bill Could Leave Veterans Without Access to Tax Credits, Health Policy Expert Says
Changes made to the House GOP’s health care bill would prevent veterans from qualifying for the tax credits the new plan creates, according to a… Read More
Health CareCommentary
As Republicans Debate Health Bill, Let’s Remember Why Americans Want Obamacare Repeal
With Congress enmeshed in determining the “what” of Obamacare repeal—that is, what gets included in the Republican bill—pausing to revisit the “why” of Obamacare repeal… Read More
Health CareNews
Despite Stern Warning From Trump, Conservatives Continue to Oppose Obamacare Replacement
House conservatives are holding their ground in opposing the GOP’s health care bill, even after leaders made additional changes to the plan in an attempt… Read More
Health CareNews
House Conservatives: Obamacare Repeal Bill Still Needs Major Changes
Members of the House Freedom Caucus said the leadership-backed Obamacare repeal legislation, which is slated to go to vote Thursday, is far from where it needs… Read More
Health CareNews
Nearly 200 State Lawmakers Are Pushing for Changes to GOP Obamacare Repeal Plan
As House Speaker Paul Ryan works to satisfy the concerns of conservative and more liberal Republicans opposed to the GOP’s Obamacare replacement plan, more than… Read More
Health CareNews
Paul Ryan Stands by GOP Health Care Bill: ‘I Didn’t Come Here to Be Popular’
“I didn’t come here to be popular, I came here to get stuff done.” Those were the words of House Speaker Paul Ryan at the… Read More
Health CareNews
Despite Support From Some Conservatives, Freedom Caucus Remains Opposed to Obamacare Plan
A group of conservative lawmakers came out in support of the House GOP’s Obamacare replacement plan Friday, but even with their backing, an influential bloc… Read More
Health CareNews
Kellyanne Conway ‘Happy’ About GOP Health Care Disagreements, Shows ‘Diverse Opinions’
Senior White House official Kellyanne Conway made the case for some intraparty conflict in remarks Friday. “I’m happy that the Republican Party is not a… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Work Requirements in Medicaid Won’t Work. Here’s a Serious Alternative.
Recent reports indicate that the Trump administration and House Republicans are considering “work requirements” in Medicaid as part of their overall health care reform package…. Read More
Health CareCommentary
Misleading Rhetoric Can’t Mask Failings of GOP Health Care Bill
“When you look at where we are, there’s over 85 percent of this bill that has universal agreement among Republicans.” That was the message from… Read More
