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Governor-elect Suzanne Crouch listens during a news conference at the Statehouse Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Indianapolis. Holcomb was discussing his priorities for the Indian... .
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Republicans have no choice but to keep the rug under Obamacare’s newly insured
Democratic rhetoric over the past few days would have us believe that the "Republican plan to replace Obamacare" is "nonexistent," as a New York Times op-ed by Nicholas Kristof declares . The Republicans have no shortage of plans , but their real dilemma is that Obamacare added some 20 million previously uninsured Americans to the insurance rolls, and the Republicans have no choice but to allocate the funds to maintain coverage for those newly insured.
Pence ends chapter as Indiana governor; heads to Washington
It was the last official act former Gov. Mike Pence had to fulfill. He attended the swearing-in ceremony for Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Photos: Pence arrives in nationa s capital after bidding farewell to…
Columbus native and Vice President-elect Mike Pence has arrived at Joint Base Andrews with members of his family - and three pets. Pence took his first flight aboard a military flight - which will be Air Force Two once he becomes vice president.
The Latest: Holcomb says Indiana can’t become complacent
Vice President-elect Mike Pence and his wife Karen arrive for the inaugural ceremony for Indiana's statewide office holders, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Indianapolis. Vice President-elect Mike Pence and his wife Karen arrive for the inaugural ceremony for Indiana's statewide office holders, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Indianapolis.
Indiana 9 mins ago 6:53 a.m.Eric Holcomb to be inaugurated as Indiana’s 51st governor
Eric Holcomb will soon be Indiana's 51st governor. The Republican will be sworn in during a Monday morning ceremony.
Greenwood mayor attending presidential inauguration
When Donald Trump stands at the podium to take the oath of office and give his inaugural address, one local official will be watching from the audience. Myers would like to see Trump's speech give a clear indication of the direction that the first-term president wants the country to go.
Obamacare battle: Americans divided on plan to repeal first without replacement: Poll
The American public remains deeply divided over Obamacare, but only 1 in 5 back a Republican plan first to repeal the law, then to come up with a replacement, according to a timely poll that says most people want Congress to have a firm alternative in hand before it pulls the plug on the existing system. The findings could boost President Obama and congressional Democrats, who have made defending the law their chief goal this year.
U.S. spy chief ‘resolute’ on Russia cyber attack, differs with Trump
The top U.S. intelligence official said yesterday he was "even more resolute" in his belief that Russia staged cyber attacks on Democrats during the 2016 election campaign, rebuking persistent skepticism from Republican President-elect Donald Trump about whether Moscow was involved. James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, said he had a very high level of confidence that Russia hacked Democratic Party and campaign staff email, and disseminated propaganda and fake news aimed at the Nov. 8 election.
When It Comes To Russia, So Far Donald Trump Mostly Stands Alone
The Republican Party has embraced President-elect Donald Trump's positions on immigration, trade, the deficit and conflicts of interest, but when it comes to Russia, Trump and his party are not even close to being on the same page. Trump has repeatedly and consistently expressed admiration for Vladimir Putin and has refused to accept intelligence community findings that Russia hacked Democratic Party emails during the campaign.
Fact Check: Once Again, Lawmakers Are Stretching The Facts On Obamacare
Kesha Wilson holds her 1-year-old son, Kamiyan Cooper, while family nurse practitioner Terrance James makes notes as part of an examination, at a county health center in Portland, Ore., in 2012. President Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence were both on Capitol Hill Wednesday, making competing cases for and against Obama's signature health care law.
Artwork Shows Police as Pigs
A piece of artwork displayed at the United States Capitol depicting police officers as pigs is creating controversy from coast to coast. Damian Trujillo reports.
Repealing Obamacare ‘first order of business’
US President Barack Obama has encouraged fellow Democrats to preserve his legacy-defining healthcare law as Republicans moved ahead with their long-sought bid to scrap it in what Vice President-elect Mike Pence called the "first order of business" of Donald Trump's administration. The emerging Democratic strategy is to warn that Republicans risk throwing the entire US healthcare system into chaos by moving to dismantle the 2010 Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, without a plan to replace it.
Obama, Pence harden ‘Obamacare’ battle lines at Capitol
Hardening battle lines for the brawl to come, President Barack Obama urged congressional Democrats to "look out for the American people" in defending his legacy health care overhaul, while Vice President-elect Mike Pence stood firm Wednesday in telling Republicans that dismantling "Obamacare" is No. 1 on Donald Trump's list.  "We're going to be in the promise-keeping business," Pence declared at two separate Capitol news conferences.
The Latest: 3 longtime Pence aides named to White House jobs
Three longtime aides to Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will join him in Washington as he becomes vice president, including one who kept a lucrative state lobbying contract while he also had a paid position with the Republican presidential campaign. Josh Pitcock was announced Wednesday as Pence's chief of staff and an assistant to the president in the Trump White House.
Obamacare repeal date set for February 20th
For almost seven years the Republicans have wanted to see the Affordable Care Act, as known as Obamacare gone. President Barack Obama's signature piece of legislation has been the GOP's prime target and on February 20, 2017 it will be officially repealed when the bill hits President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.
Republicans target Obama rules on methane, coal
House Republican leaders say their top regulatory targets will be President Barack Obama's rules to reduce methane emissions and to lessen the environmental impact of coal mining on the nation's streams From left, Vice President-elect Mike Pence, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La. meet with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, following a closed-door meeting with the GOP caucus to disucss repeal of President Obama's health care law now that the GOP is in charge of White House and Congress.
Ap Fact Check: Trump’s hit-and-miss ‘Obamacare’ tweet
AP FACT CHECK: Taking a swipe at "Obamacare" on Twitter, President-elect Donald Trump correctly identified two of its most pressing problems _ a spike in premiums and high deductibles Vice President-elect Mike Pence leaves a closed-door meeting with the House Republican caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. Pence promised repeal of President Obama's health care law now that the GOP is in charge of White House and Congress.
The Latest: GOP Sen. Paul blasts party for debt-laden budget
Vice President-elect Mike Pence is welcomed at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, by House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis.
Top StoryTrump questions US intelligence as governing challenges loom
His inauguration less than three weeks away, President-elect Donald Trump is raising new doubts about the nation's intelligence community, tweeting fresh criticism at the same people who will help inform his most sensitive decisions once he takes office. Trump charged Tuesday on Twitter, without evidence, that the timing of an upcoming intelligence briefing on suspected Russian interference in the 2016 election had been delayed.