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Senate Budget Won't Allow Full ACA Defunding
By Erik WassonRepublicans intend to use the budget resolution to push through as much as $1.5 trillion of tax cuts in the coming months.
September 28, 2017
Senators Nearing Bipartisan Deal to Stabilize ACA MarketsThe list of well wishers includes John Cornyn of Texas.
September 28, 2017
Price Plans to Write $51,800 Check for Private FlightsThe HHS secretary says he wants to focus on matters such as fighting flu.
September 28, 2017
Trump, Health Care and Ethics ViolationsWhat if the president goes out of his way to cripple Obamacare?
September 28, 2017
Long-Term Care Cost Inflation Picks Up: GenworthThe biggest increase was for the hourly cost of a home health aide.
September 28, 2017
What GOP Tax Outline Means for Advisors and ClientsThe broad outline excludes details, but still there are items that advisors should start thinking about.
September 28, 2017
7 Reasons Republicans Couldn't End ObamacareThe author says the real surprise is how close Congress came to passing a bill.
September 28, 2017
Trump Near Signing Order Allowing Interstate Health Insurance SalesThe president said the executive order is "being finished now" and could go public next week.