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Paul Ryan
So you’re telling me there’s a chance …
September 18, 2017 – With 13 days to go, I’d say Cassidy-Graham faces an uphill battle. But as we know, American politics sometimes delivers unlikely…
You can only lie about policy in Washington, DC
May 25, 2017 – What's worse: Covering up for a 'joke' about Trump being paid by Vladimir Putin? Or fundamentally mischaracterizing the clear implications…
The Zombie Trumpcare (AHCA) Cheat Sheet
May 4, 2017 – After weeks of uncertainty, the House Republicans appear to finally have reached a point of certainty as to whether they can pass the…
Get ready for the uncomfortable questions
May 3, 2017 – By allowing states to waive preexisting condition protections, AHCA would allow insurers to restore a practice called "medical…
Wendell Potter: Speaker Ryan’s repeal plans are driven by donors – not your health coverage needs
March 31, 2017 – If you're not able to write Ryan a big check, the healthcare system he has in mind won't be centered on…
Obamacare remains the law of the land. With defeat, Trump fails his first legislative test.
March 24, 2017 – After four hours of debate today, House leadership abruptly pulled H.R. 1628 – the American Health Care Act (AHCA) — without a vote.…
3 GOP repeal comments that are eyeroll-worthy
January 22, 2017 – 'Ryan’s playing us all for fools in an effort to drum up support for his own version of healthcare reform.' – Louise…
High-risk pools were a last resort for a reason
January 13, 2017 – High-risk pools could be resurrected, and yes, they could potentially work. But they would require massive cash infusions from the federal…
Replacing the ACA with something terrific
November 12, 2016 – If Trump were serious about offering "something beautiful" in place of the ACA, it might look very like a "BHP for all who need it" –…
About that health insurance you’ve been subsidizing
June 23, 2016 – As tax payers, we've been subsidizing health insurance benefits for high-net-worth Americans for decades. In fact, since 1954,…
Paul Ryan pulls back the curtain
May 9, 2016 – Ryan’s outlandish proposal is wrong on the facts and ignores recent history. But it does give us a peek at what a Republican replacement…
‘Transcending Obamacare’ (Part 3 of 3)
September 10, 2014 – In our final interview segment, Avik Roy and Harold Pollack focus heavily on coverage for low-income Americans and how we should and could…