Advocates hope GOP lawmakers think about who will be impacted before making another attempt to gut the Affordable Care Act. Continue Reading →
Lawmakers Urged to Consider Children While Debating Health Care
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MN Mom: Health Care Costs Driving Families to Poverty
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Minnesotans are speaking out about how the latest Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act will hurt them. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, affordable care act, obamacare, Trumpcare
Critics on GOP Health Care Bill: What about Women?
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Critics of the now-delayed GOP health care bill say it would restrict many women’s access to medical services. Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Minnesota, affordable care act, American Health Care Act, obamacare, Trumpcare
For Some, Senate Healthcare Bill Looks Like ‘Life or Death’
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People who got health coverage under the Affordable Care Act – including some who credit it with saving their lives – are watching the U.S. Senate carefully, as its version of ACA “repeal and replace” legislation is being drafted. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health Care, Virginia, American Health Care Act, obamacare
Religious Leaders Say Rep. Emmer Ignoring Them — And Morality
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“That’s (Rep.) Tom Emmer’s backside,” Rev. Steve Sylvester told a crowded Circle Pines church. “And I put that photo up this evening because that’s what Tom Emmer is showing us tonight.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Environment, Health Care, Immigration, Minnesota, affordable care act, Donald Trump, ISAIAH, obamacare
After Trumpcare Flatlines, Physicians Push Medicare for All
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Physicians say Medicare for All would help President Donald Trump make good on promises for better coverage and benefits. Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Health Care, Donald Trump, John Conyers, medicare, obamacare
Critics: New GOP Plan Would Hurt Minnesota’s Children
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The Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act would mean millions of people would lose health coverage, especially low-income and the elderly, advocates say, adding that it also could set Minnesota far back when it comes to protecting its children. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health Care, Minnesota, affordable care act, American Health Care Act, Children's Defense Fund, obamacare
AARP: “Age Tax” For Health Insurance Unfair
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Under the new Republican healthcare plan, insurance companies would be allowed to charge older workers much more than younger workers, a move that AARP Wisconsin calls an “age tax.”
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Filed under: Health Care, Wisconsin, AARP, obamacare
Trump Touts Accomplishments In First Presidential Weekly Address – Video & Full Transcript
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Trump appeared to take delight in the disruption he has caused in his first week in office. “Everybody’s talking about it.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Energy, Environment, Immigration, Racial Equality, affordable care act, Border wall, Dakota Access Pipeline
Pelosi: Women’s March “Dwarfed” Trump’s Inaugural Turnout
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi warns of the catastrophic effects repealing the law would have on the public and chides the Trump administration over the size of the inaugural crowd compared to the Women’s March. Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Health Care, affordable care act, Donald Trump, inauguration, Nancy Pelosi, obamacare
Union: Republican Plan for Health Care Will Hurt Minnesotans
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Advocates are urging Minnesota lawmakers to sign off on Gov. Mark Dayton’s health-insurance rebate, and they’re asking national leaders not to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health Care, Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, affordable care act, AFSCME Council 5, Eliot Seide, MNsure
Obama Explains What Would Happen If ObamaCare Is Repealed
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Undoing any part of Obamacare “could undo all of it” says President Barack Obama — even the popular parts. Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Health Care, affordable care act, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, obamacare
Immigrant’s Touching Story Earns A Hug From Obama
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President Barack Obama hugs Roxane Giron after she introduces him to speak during a reception for Hispanic Heritage Month in the East Room of the White House. Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Health Care, Immigration, Minimum Wage, Barack Obama, obamacare
Obama’s Candid Answers To Intern Questions – Video And Transcript
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President Obama answers intern questions about how he remains optimistic, his legacy with the African American community, and on when to compromise.
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Filed under: DC, Health Care, affordable care act, Barack Obama, obamacare
Obamacare “Is Here To Stay” – Reaction To Supreme Court Ruling
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“Five years in, this is no longer about a law. This is not about the Affordable Care Act as legislation, or Obamacare as a political football. This is health care in America.” – President Obama Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Health Care, affordable care act, Barack Obama, obamacare, U.S. Supreme Court
GOP Leader Bends Truth In Claim About MNsure
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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader David Hann stretched the truth a bit Monday as Republicans prepared to fly around the state to rev up their campaign to win back the House from the Democrats (DFL). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health Care, Minnesota, Bill Walsh, David Hann, Minnesota, Minnesota Legislature, mnleg, MNsure
Minnesota’s Longest Serving Congressman, Jim Oberstar, Dies At 79
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Minnesota’s Longest serving Congressman Rep. Jim Oberstar passed away in his sleep Saturday morning. He was 79. Continue Reading →
Filed under: CD8, Minnesota, 35W Bridge Collapse, affordable care act, Barack Obama, betty mccollum, Chip Cravaack, chris coleman
Cravaack-Nolan Debate Preview- Medicare & Transportation Funding (CC)
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Here are videos and transcripts of two hot-button topics Rep. Chip Cravaack and Rick Nolan debated that are likely to come up again —Medicare and transportation funding. Continue Reading →
Filed under: CD8, Minnesota, CD8, Chip Cravaack, medicare, Minnesota, obamacare, Rick Nolan
MN GOP Healthcare Plan “Not Vetted” Says DFL
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Minnesota House Democrats complain not only about the content, but also about the how a Republican health care plan was brought to a floor vote during a rare Saturday session. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health Care, MN House, MN House Live, health care, joe atkins, Minnesota, mnleg, obamacare
Rep. Franson “Embarrassed” About Contraception Discussion
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Representative Mary Franson (R) said she was “embarrassed” that contraception was being discussed by the House and the government had no business doing so. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health Care, MN House, contraception, Erin Murphy, Mary Franson, obamacare, Ryan Winkler
“Being a Woman Shouldn’t be a Pre-existing Condition”
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Minnesota women in healthcare predicaments met with with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Sen. Al Franken, Rep. Betty McCollum and Governor Mark Dayton on Friday — the two year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Health Care, Minnesota, affordable care act, Al Franken, betty mccollum, Health and human services, health care
Embrace or Reject Federal Health Care Reform?
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Minnesota Republican legislative leaders put forth an health insurance proposal that counts on the 2010 federal health care law being overturned, while DFLers offer one that they say meets the federal guidelines. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health Care, Minnesota, David Hann, Erin Murphy, health care, jeff hayden, mnleg, obamacare
A Year Later-Health Reform Law Working
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Vice President Biden talks about the first year of the health reform law, the Affordable Care Act, and how it is already helping the American people. Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Health Care, affordable care act, health care, insurance, joe biden, Obama, obamacare
Presidential Politics Cast Shadow Over MN Health Care
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“Playing Presidential politics” was Governor Mark Dayton’s response to a press conference where Rep. Michele Bachmann called for Dayton to rescind his executive order opting Minnesota into an expansion of Medicaid. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Bachmann, Health Care, Minnesota, Gretchen Hoffman, Mark Dayton, michele bachmann, obamacare, Ted Lillie
MN GOP, DFL On Signing Of Early Medical Assistance
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Republican and DFL leaders respond to Governor Mark Dayton signing an executive order that “opts in” Minnesota for federal dollars on Medical Assistance. Continue Reading →