Tag: ‘Obamacare

Trump’s battle with ‘Obamacare’ moves to the courts

WASHINGTON  — After losing in Congress, President Donald Trump is counting on the courts to kill off “Obamacare.” But some cases are going against him, and time is not on his side as he tries to score a big win for his re-election campaign. Two federal judges in […]

Dems cry foul as Trump calls for striking down ‘Obamacare’

WASHINGTON  — The Trump administration has told a federal appeals court it wants the entire Affordable Care Act struck down, an outcome that could leave millions uninsured and re-ignite a winning political issue for Democrats. The administration, in a terse filing Monday with the court in New Orleans, […]

Trump’s attack on ‘Obamacare’ gives Democrats a fresh issue

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is calling on Republicans to revive the effort to quash the Affordable Care Act, handing Democrats an opportunity to unite in defense of the law as they try to move past the Russia investigation and win the White House in 2020. Trump’s administration […]

Trump administration proposes higher ‘Obamacare’ premiums

WASHINGTON  — The Trump administration on Thursday announced proposed rule changes that would lead to a modest premium increase next year under the Affordable Care Act, potentially handing Democrats a new presidential-year health care issue. The roughly 1 percent increase could feed into the Democratic argument that the […]

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