… was not on drug prices but on his promise to “repeal and replace” Obamacare, President Barack Obama’s signature health reform law passed by Democrats in 2010. But he did talk about allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, which is currently …
Category: Donald Trump
Trump immigration plan could cost the U.S. billions
President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to overturn an executive order that provides temporary protection from deportation to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children could cost the country tens of billions of dollars, a new study finds. Put in place by President Obama six years ago, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has helped hundreds of thousands of young people – known as the DREAMers – come out from the shadows and get valid driver’s licenses, enroll in college and legally secure jobs.
California push to cover illegals under Obamacare may fail
Time is running out for the administration to approve California’s push to allow illegal immigrants to use its Obamacare exchange, likely dooming the effort as President Obama prepares to hand the reins over to President-elect Donald Trump. The 2010 health law specifically banned illegal immigrants from signing up for Obamacare, with Capitol Hill Democrats fearing at the time that it was too politically charged.
California push to cover illegals under Obamacare may fail
Time is running out for the administration to approve California’s push to allow illegal immigrants to use its Obamacare exchange, likely dooming the effort as President Obama prepares to hand the reins over to President-elect Donald Trump. The 2010 health law specifically banned illegal immigrants from signing up for Obamacare, with Capitol Hill Democrats fearing at the time that it was too politically charged.
The new OMB’s director’s first order of business? Standing up to Trump.
AS THE federal government has grown, so has the power and responsibility of the White House-based agency charged with keeping tabs on spending, revenue and regulation. The director of that agency, the Office of Management and Budget, is much more than the president’s bean-counter; he or she is a key player on policy, as well as, traditionally, the voice of fiscal responsibility both within the executive branch and in the public arena.
Millions of Americans Are Still Signing Up for Obamacare, Despite Pledges to Repeal It
… north of 4 million for 2017. Will more Americans sign up for coverage this year than ever before? And, what could health insurance reform mean for these individuals beyond 2017? This past Wednesday was originally the deadline to file for health …
Trump action on health care could cost Planned Parenthood
One of President-elect Donald Trump’s first, and defining, acts next year could come on Republican legislation to cut off taxpayer money from Planned Parenthood. Trump sent mixed signals during the campaign about the 100-year-old organization, which provides birth control, abortions and various women’s health services.
Democrats
… cuts. Schumer promised “some heck of a hearing” for Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.), President-elect Trump’s nominee to be Health and Human Services secretary. Schumer and Sanders both pointed out that while Trump campaigned on a promise to not touch …
Obama health law posts solid sign-ups despite GOP repeal vow
… market is not merely stable; it is on track for growth,” said Aviva Aron-Dine, a senior adviser at the Department of Health and Human Services. “Today we can officially pronounce these death spiral claims false.” The administration has set a goal of …