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 →
“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 →
Physicians say Medicare for All would help President Donald Trump make good on promises for better coverage and benefits. Continue Reading →
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 →
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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Trump appeared to take delight in the disruption he has caused in his first week in office. “Everybody’s talking about it.” Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Undoing any part of Obamacare “could undo all of it” says President Barack Obama — even the popular parts. Continue Reading →
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 →
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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“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 →
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 →
Minnesota’s Longest serving Congressman Rep. Jim Oberstar passed away in his sleep Saturday morning. He was 79. Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
Important changes from federal health care law go into effect Thursday. Continue Reading →
