April 18, 2014, 12:32 pm
House Dem predicts losses over O-Care
Rep. Stephen Lynch, who opposed the law, said it might cost Democrats the Senate in November.
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April 18, 2014, 11:46 am
Thune: Obama’s victory lap on O-Care is an ‘insult’
By Ramsey Cox
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) called President Obama’s announcement that 8 million people have enrolled in ObamaCare a “victory lap” that was an “insult” to those who lost the coverage they had before the law was enacted.
April 14, 2014, 10:00 am
Dems: E-cigarette makers ‘prey’ on kids
By Ramsey Cox
Lawmakers accuse e-cig makers of using candy flavors to attract children.
April 14, 2014, 08:52 am
Franken wants more free school lunches
By Ramsey Cox
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) introduced a bill that would expand the free school lunch program.
“No child should have to go through the school day hungry because their family can't afford school breakfast or lunch,” Franken said. “We know hungry students don't do as well in school.”
April 11, 2014, 12:21 pm
Reid calls for swift confirmation of Burwell
By Ramsey Cox
Reid said he hopes the GOP will "work with us" to replace Sebelius quickly.
April 08, 2014, 01:04 pm
House to pass new, bipartisan ObamaCare tweak
The House this week is expected to pass a new bipartisan bill that would create an exemption under ObamaCare for people working outside their home country.
April 04, 2014, 12:09 pm
Sebelius to testify before Senate panel
By Ramsey Cox
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday.
Sebelius will be speaking about President Obama’s 2015 budget proposal, but Republicans senators are likely to grill her about ObamaCare.
April 03, 2014, 05:46 pm
Dems ask Obama to stop health cuts
Democrats took to the House floor to call on Obama to avoid cuts to Medicare Advantage.
April 03, 2014, 01:14 pm
Lawmaker: George Washington could not tell ‘lie’ that ObamaCare is ‘affordable’
"Calling the Affordable Care Act the Affordable Care Act is not true," Rep. Steve King said.
April 02, 2014, 04:24 pm
Lawmaker: Government itself is confused over ObamaCare's 30-hour workweek
A House Republican lawmaker said Wednesday that ObamaCare is forcing the federal government to send mixed messages about something as simple as how to define "full-time employee."
