Obamacare

US federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional

A federal judge in Texas rules the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, unconstitutional based on its mandate requiring that people buy health insurance, a decision in a case that could reach the US Supreme Court.

Senate Republicans unveil Obamacare replacement bill

US Senate Republicans unveil legislation that would replace Obamacare with a plan that scales back aid to the poor and kills a tax on the wealthy, but the bill's fate is quickly thrown into question as several senators voice skepticism.

Trump pressures Democrats on Obamacare to get border wall deal

President Donald Trump puts pressure on Democrats as US lawmakers work to avoid a government shutdown, saying Obamacare would die without a cash infusion the White House has offered in exchange for their agreement to fund his border wall.

Republican plan to repeal Obamacare would leave millions uninsured

Fourteen million Americans are to lose medical insurance by next year under a Republican plan to dismantle Obamacare.

Republican health plan clears first hurdles, fate uncertain

The Republican plan backed by President Donald Trump to overhaul the US healthcare system clears its first hurdles in Congress, but its chances for passage looks uncertain and top Republicans scramble to bring disgruntled conservatives aboard.

December 15, 2018
December 15, 2018

US federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional

A federal judge in Texas rules the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, unconstitutional based on its mandate requiring that people buy health insurance, a decision in a case that could reach the US Supreme Court.

June 23, 2017
June 23, 2017

Senate Republicans unveil Obamacare replacement bill

US Senate Republicans unveil legislation that would replace Obamacare with a plan that scales back aid to the poor and kills a tax on the wealthy, but the bill's fate is quickly thrown into question as several senators voice skepticism.

April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017

Trump pressures Democrats on Obamacare to get border wall deal

President Donald Trump puts pressure on Democrats as US lawmakers work to avoid a government shutdown, saying Obamacare would die without a cash infusion the White House has offered in exchange for their agreement to fund his border wall.

March 14, 2017
March 14, 2017

Republican plan to repeal Obamacare would leave millions uninsured

Fourteen million Americans are to lose medical insurance by next year under a Republican plan to dismantle Obamacare.

March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017

Republican health plan clears first hurdles, fate uncertain

The Republican plan backed by President Donald Trump to overhaul the US healthcare system clears its first hurdles in Congress, but its chances for passage looks uncertain and top Republicans scramble to bring disgruntled conservatives aboard.