Houston Matters
What The Texas Ruling Means For The Affordable Care Act
Posted on · We break down what the ruling means for the ACA, who would be impacted, and what comes next.
Tag: Affordable Care Act
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Affordable Care Act As Unconstitutional
Posted on · President Trump praised the ruling by a court in Texas as supporters of the ACA said they will appeal.
Houston Matters
Expert Discusses Affordable Care Act Enrollment
Posted on · Ken Janda, CEO of Community Health Choice, thinks the roughly 350,000 people who live in the Houston area and have individual coverage through the ACA will re-enroll this year
Houston Matters
Full Show: Political Roundup, and Texas Horror Films (Oct. 31, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We preview open enrollment for health care plans in Texas. Our experts break down the latest political stories. Local film critic Dustin Chase discusses Texas movies. And author Joe R. Lansdale tells us about his writing.
News
No Immediate Ruling in GOP’s Latest ‘Obamacare’ Lawsuit Led by Ken Paxton
Posted on · It's the most high-profile lawsuit against the federal health care law since President Donald Trump took office
News
Justice Department Takes Aim At Heart Of Affordable Care Act
Posted on · The Trump administration will stop defending the ACA in court from a challenge filed by 20 states
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No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open
Posted on · GOP lawmakers want a compromise to prevent a shutdown for at least another month. But many Democrats have promised a no-vote unless protections for "Dreamers" are part of the bargain
News
Hospitals In States That Expanded Medicaid Less Likely To Close
Posted on · Hundreds of thousands of people gained health insurance in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. In those states, hospitals were less likely to close
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Harvey Victims Have Extra Time To Sign-Up For Federal Health Options
Posted on · Open enrollment is extended to Dec. 31 for those who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey
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As Deadline Approach, Harvey Victims Have Extra Time To Sing-Up For ACA Insurance
Posted on · Open enrollment is extended to Dec. 31 for those who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey
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More Texans May Be Left Without Health Insurance After End Of Open Enrollment
Posted on · Open enrollment to buy health insurance through the federal government ends Dec. 15, 2017
News
FACT CHECK: How Does Paul Ryan’s Case For Tax Cuts Match The Facts?
Posted on · In an interview with NPR, the House speaker said the tax bill was "designed" as a middle-class tax cut. But in reality, at its core, it is a corporate tax cut.
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Retiring Rep. Gene Green Sees Dwindling Opportunities For Compromise In Congress
Posted on · Green spent much of his congressional career in the minority, and he often sought to work with Republicans for the good of his constituents. But he found GOP efforts to block, then repeal, the Affordable Care Act frustrating, describing it as "legislative malpractice"
Politics
Retiring Rep. Gene Green Calls Affordable Care Act Work His Proudest Accomplishment
Posted on · Green will step down as congressman for Texas’ 29th District in January 2019, after 13 terms
Podcast
Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 33: “Moore” Problems For The GOP
Posted on · “Every single endorser, who is a U.S. Senator from John McCain to John Cornyn have withdrawn their endorsements” – Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, pointing out that U.S. Sen. Rep. candidate from Alabama, Roy Moore, has lost a lot of support from the Republican party after a number of sexual assault allegations.