Standoff in GOP over Zika funding
Peter Sullivan - 05/17/16 05:48 PM EDT
The House and Senate are at odds over what to do.
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White House rejects House GOP’s funding package for Zika
Sarah Ferris - 05/17/16 01:26 PM EDT
House Republicans' proposal covers less than one-third of the administration's request.
GOP repurposes EPA pesticide bill for Zika
Timothy Cama - 05/17/16 10:51 AM EDT
Democrats balked at the move, calling it a "brazenly political act."
Trump, GOP agree: ObamaCare helps us
Alexander Bolton - 05/17/16 06:00 AM EDT
ObamaCare became a rallying point at last Thursday's meeting.
Reid: GOP 'beyond reckless' on Zika virus funding
Jordain Carney - 05/16/16 02:32 PM EDT
"Republicans are trying to haggle as if this is some sort of bidding war."
ObamaCare insurers' losses grew in 2015, study finds
Peter Sullivan - 05/16/16 01:23 PM EDT
Many insurers are expected to raise premiums to make up for their losses.
Why Ryan's high-risk insurance pools are a risky business
Carolyn Long Engelhard, contributor - 05/16/16 06:30 AM EDT
It would upend guaranteed coverage for millions of Americans with preexisting conditions.
New hope for GOP after early win in ObamaCare lawsuit
Peter Sullivan - 05/14/16 11:58 AM EDT
A federal judge gave House Republicans a significant victory.
House to vote on emergency Zika package
Sarah Ferris - 05/13/16 12:04 PM EDT
The funding will be lower than the $1.1 billion being advanced next week in the Senate.
Big talk about big data, but little collaboration
Nancy G. Brinker and Eric T. Rosenthal, contributors - 05/13/16 07:00 AM EDT
Government can play a constructive role in the promise that big data can bring to healthcare.
Senate to vote on Zika funding
Sarah Ferris - 05/12/16 03:26 PM EDT
Mitch McConnell filed cloture on three Zika-related amendments to an appropriations bill.
FDA: Gum, toothpaste may be dangerous for dogs
Tim Devaney - 05/12/16 02:20 PM EDT
A sugar substitute known as xylitol that is often used as a sweetener in gum is dangerous for dogs.
Zika funding overcomes key Senate hurdle
Jordain Carney - 05/17/16 03:46 PM EDT
The Senate is inching closer to a showdown with the House over Zika funding.
House Dems give mixed reviews to Obama Medicare plan
Peter Sullivan - 05/17/16 12:11 PM EDT
The drug-pricing proposal has been controversial.
Uninsured rate hits record low under ObamaCare
Peter Sullivan - 05/17/16 08:15 AM EDT
Only 9.1 percent were uninsured in 2015, down from 14.4 percent in 2013.
Fighting for assisted living facilities
Peter Sullivan - 05/17/16 06:00 AM EDT
Mark Parkinson says he hasn’t had a good night’s sleep in five years.
House GOP unveils $622 million Zika bill
Peter Sullivan - 05/16/16 01:44 PM EDT
The bill would provide a fraction of the $1.9 billion the White House requested.
Supreme Court calls for compromise on contraceptive mandate
Sarah Ferris - 05/16/16 10:39 AM EDT
The ObamaCare mandate is being sent back to lower courts.
Week ahead: Lawmakers to vote on Zika funding
Sarah Ferris - 05/16/16 06:00 AM EDT
Republicans are advancing funding packages, ending a months-long standoff with Democrats.
GOP prepares opioids bills to send to Obama's desk
Sarah Ferris - 05/13/16 01:59 PM EDT
GOP leaders say the package could be one of their top achievements this year.
Dems ramp up calls to disband Planned Parenthood panel
Peter Sullivan - 05/13/16 11:58 AM EDT
Democrats are comparing the committee's actions to those of Joseph McCarthy.
GOP closing in on ObamaCare alternative, lawmakers say
Peter Sullivan and Sarah Ferris - 05/12/16 05:29 PM EDT
"It's turning out to be more encompassing than what we expected," Rep. John Fleming said.
Pelosi: Opioid bills 'not effective' without funding
Mike Lillis - 05/12/16 02:26 PM EDT
"Republicans are refusing to provide the emergency funding that is needed to make the difference."
Olympics officials say games will go on, despite Zika concerns
Sarah Ferris - 05/12/16 01:45 PM EDT
"There is no justification for cancelling, delaying, postponing or moving the Rio Games."
