Bernie Moreno: Republicans to Make ‘Best and Final’ Offer on Obamacare Subsidies Reform
Sen. Bernie Moreno said on Wednesday that Republicans will soon issue their “best and final” offer to tackle the expired enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
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Exclusive — Rep. Mark Harris: Trump Leading on Law and Order, Great Healthcare Plan Makes Him ‘Bullish’ on Midterm Elections
Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC) on Breitbart News Saturday said that President Donald Trump’s leadership on restoring law and order and unveiling the Great Healthcare Plan makes him “bullish” on Republicans’ chances to maintain their majority in Congress during the midterm elections.
Donald Trump Proposes the Great Healthcare Plan: Americans to Pay ‘Lowest Price in the World’
President Donald Trump on Thursday introduced the Great Healthcare Plan, a comprehensive plan to lower drug prices and health insurance premiums.
Sherrod Brown Supports Obamacare Subsidies, Took $400,000 from Health Insurance Lobbyists, Corporate PACs
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has made his political career portraying himself as a populist; however, FEC data reviewed by Breitbart News found that, over his career, he received nearly $400,000 in donations from lobbyists and corporate PACs that represent some of the largest health insurance companies.
Suozzi: Premiums ‘Still Going to Be Too High’ Even with Affordable Care Act Subsidies
On Monday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) stated that even if Affordable Care Act subsidies are extended, “we’re still going to have an affordability crisis in our country. Health insurance premiums are still going to be too
The Long Winding Road to Lowering Health Care Premiums
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) told Breitbart News Saturday that it was necessary to pass a straight Obamacare subsidy bill to give Senate Republicans a vehicle to reform the program and lower health care premiums through a potential bipartisan compromise. The path to this moment may be even further back.
Exclusive — Sen. Bernie Moreno: Trump Could Be ‘First President in My Lifetime’ to Lower Healthcare Costs with Obamacare Deal
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) told Breitbart News Saturday President Donald Trump can be the “first president in my lifetime” to lower healthcare costs with a potential deal being negotiated by the Ohio senator.
Dem Rep. McClellan: GOPers Voting for ACA Subsidies ‘Too Little, Too Late’
On Friday’s broadcast of MS NOW’s “Way Too Early,” Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) stated that some Republicans voting to extend ACA subsidies is “a little too little, too late since the tax credits had already expired.” Host Ali Vitali asked,
House Passes Three-Year Extension of Enhanced Obamacare Subsidies
Seventeen House Republicans joined Democrats on Thursday to extend the expiring enhanced Obamacare subsidies, pushing healthcare reform to the Senate.
House Healthcare Leaders: Republicans Cleaning Up Democrat ‘Mess,’ Inviting Health Insurance CEO to Testify
House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) told Breitbart News that Republicans have been forced to clean up Democrats’ healthcare “mess;” they will invite health insurance executives later this month to testify on how to lower healthcare costs.
Krishnamoorthi: Affordable Care Act Credits Are So Premiums Are ‘Affordable, At Least More Affordable Than They Are’
On Wednesday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) argued that the Affordable Care Act tax credits should be extended “so people’s health insurance premiums are affordable, at least more affordable than they are right now.” Krishnamoorthi said,
Schumer Won’t Rule Out Shutdown, Says ‘Only’ Healthcare Fix Is Dem Plan
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) responded to a question on if he’ll rule out another government shutdown over Obamacare subsidies by saying that a three-year extension put forward by Democrats is
Senate Majority Leader John Thune: ‘Not Averse’ to Obamacare Subsidy Deal
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) on Monday said he is “not averse” to a deal that would address high healthcare costs and potentially extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
Manchin: I Wouldn’t Have Voted for Obamacare, GOP’s Right on Savings Accounts
On Friday’s broadcast of C-SPAN’s “Ceasefire,” former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) said that he wouldn’t have voted for Obamacare and while there need to be subsidies on the lower end, Republicans are right to support health savings accounts and “on
NM House Speaker: ACA ‘Works’, But We Improved It with ‘Affordability Fund’, ACA Needs Subsidies So People Can Afford Care
On Wednesday’s “MS NOW Reports,” New Mexico State House Speaker Rep. Javier Martínez (D) said that the state has “far planned to make the Affordable Care Act better” through an “Affordability Fund” and Obamacare works, but needs subsidies “so that
Frank Luntz: Health Care Increases Will Be ‘Very Painful for the Republican Party’
Tuesday on CNN’s “News Central,” Republican pollster Frank Luntz said the midterm elections will be “very painful for the Republican Party” if Congress does not pass a solution to the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Record Number Believe Health Care in ‘State of Crisis’ While Democrats Block Lowering Costs
Democrats have continued to block reforms that would lower health care costs as more Americans than ever believe the country’s health care system is in a state of “crisis.”
GOP Rep. Kiley: ‘Optimistic’ Obamacare Subsidies Extension Possible
Friday on CNN’s “The Lead,” Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) said he was “optimistic” Congress can reach a deal to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire in January.
Exclusive — House Healthcare Leaders: Democrat Divide on Medicare for All Confirms Lack of Solutions
House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) told Breitbart News that Democrats’ indecision on health care shows they have no real solutions to address the healthcare crisis they created.
What to Do After Obamacare Could Upend Democrat Unity on Health Care
Democrats, from progressives to moderates, all agree that Congress should extend the enhanced Obamacare subsidies; however, they could very well face a split on whether to embrace Medicare for All.
Fetterman: Remember, Dems Passed Obamacare and Designed Subsidies to Expire
On Friday’s broadcast of C-SPAN’s “Ceasefire,” Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) argued for extending Obamacare subsidies for one year because that would be the easiest way to get Republicans on board with a compromise deal as the subsidies are due to
Jeffries: GOP Is Reason We Can’t Fix ‘Broken’ Underlying Healthcare System Aside from ACA Subsidies
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) stated that “the healthcare system is broken and we need to fix it.” But doing so “requires Republicans deciding to abandon their my-way-or-the-highway approach” to that
Dem Rep. Landsman: Dems ‘Pursued the Affordable Care Act’, It’s GOP’s Fault ‘Premiums Are Skyrocketing’ Without Subsidies
On Wednesday’s broadcast of “CNN This Morning,” Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) said that “the American people know that Democrats pursued the Affordable Care Act” and “Without the subsidy, premiums are skyrocketing. And they know who’s to blame.” Landsman said, “The
Dem Rep. Panetta: Affordable Care Act Should Be Looked at, Will Be ‘More Expensive’ Without Credits
On Wednesday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “The Hill,” Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) said that the entire Affordable Care Act should be looked at, but we also have to “understand that it’s going to be a heck of a lot more expensive
Cortez Masto: We ‘Have Concerns’ About ACA Subsidy Fraud, Want Clean Extension
On Wednesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) stated that Democrats “have concerns” about waste, fraud, and abuse with Obamacare subsidies, but we should have a clean extension of them right now and then deal
Raskin: GOP Is ‘Whole Reason We’ve Got the Affordable Care Act’, Need Medicare for All to Deal with Insurance
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) responded to criticisms of health insurance companies from President Donald Trump by stating that “If you want to oust the insurance companies, let’s move to a Medicare for all
Gottheimer: Need for Subsidies Shows ACA Has ‘Got to Be Better’, But ‘A Lot’ of It ‘Worked Incredibly Well’
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) responded to a question on whether the need for Obamacare subsidies shows that the Affordable Care Act isn’t driving costs down by saying that “I can
Dem Rep. Robert Garcia: We Need ‘Affordable Healthcare Tax Credits’ to Extend ACA in Way that Doesn’t Spike Prices
On Tuesday’s broadcast of MS NOW’s “Chris Jansing Reports,” Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) argued that an extension of “affordable healthcare tax credits” is needed so “we can extend the Affordable Care Act in a way that protects and does not
CBO: House Republican Healthcare Bill Saves $35 Billion, Lowers Obamacare Premiums by 11 Percent
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Tuesday found that the House Republican healthcare reform package, which is slated for a Wednesday vote, lowers premiums by 11 percent and would save $35.6 billion.
Watch Live: House Rules Committee Debates Republican Health Care Plan
The House Rules Committee meets to discuss a number of bills, including the Republican proposal to lower health care costs for Americans, on Tuesday, December 16.
Speaker Johnson Nixes Vote on Extending Enhanced Obamacare Subsidies
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Tuesday said that the House will not vote on extending expiring enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
Khanna on Cost Criticisms of ACA: ‘Private Health Insurance Is What’s Bankrupting America’, Need Medicare for All
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) responded to arguments that the Affordable Care Act hasn’t worked by saying that “private health insurance is what’s bankrupting America.” Host Maria Bartiromo asked, “I
Why the Health Care Fight Deadline May Be January, Not the End of December
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill believe that there may be additional time to hash a solution to the looming expiration of the enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
Report: House Republican Healthcare Bill Lowers Obamacare Premiums by 12 Percent, Saves $30 Billion
The House Republican healthcare bill would lower the most common Obamacare-level plan by 12 percent and would save taxpayers $30 billion, according to a report.
Bill Cassidy: Deal Could Be Made on Obamacare Subsidies by End of Year
Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said a bipartisan compromise on extending some Obamacare subsidies could be made by the end of the year.
Dem Rep. Casten: ACA Subsidies Weren’t Intended to Be Temporary
On Friday’s broadcast of C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) stated that the Affordable Care Act subsidies were made temporary “not because they were intended to be temporary.” It was just because that was what they had to do
Dem Rep. Casten: Fraud Protections for ACA Might Hurt People Who Can’t Get Paperwork
On Friday’s broadcast of C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) stated that fraud protections for the Affordable Care Act might be like ones Republicans put on Medicaid earlier this year that really just “made it really hard for people
Exclusive — Sen. Bill Cassidy: Democrats ‘Aren’t Serious’ About Making Health Care Affordable, Unlike Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) told Breitbart News in a written statement that Democrats “aren’t serious” about lowering healthcare costs, unlike Republicans and President Donald Trump.
McGovern on Affordable Care Act: ‘If We Extended the Tax Credits, It’s Affordable’
On Friday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) responded to a question on Republican criticisms of the Affordable Care Act by stating that “If we extended the tax credits, it’s affordable.” Co-host Joe Mathieu asked, “We’ve
McGovern: System’s ‘a Mess’, ACA Imperfect and Needs Subsidies, I Want Medicare for All as Fix
On Friday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) said that the tax credits are needed to keep the Affordable Care Act affordable, the healthcare system as a whole is “a mess.” And “if it was up
