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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    House Republicans are about to run right over a rule they created to slow down billsHouse Republicans are about to run right over a rule they created to slow down bills
    Politics

    This tweet has not aged well.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    “Next week will be fine”: GOP senators say they’re ready to vote on AHCA at lightning speed“Next week will be fine”: GOP senators say they’re ready to vote on AHCA at lightning speed
    Politics

    “If they pass it, then we’ll go to work.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The House GOP is set to slash health care spending. Tea Party voters want more spending.The House GOP is set to slash health care spending. Tea Party voters want more spending.
    Politics

    By a 32-point margin, Republican voters want more — not less — government spending on health care.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    A House Republican explains why Ryan should throw away his bill and try againA House Republican explains why Ryan should throw away his bill and try again
    Politics

    A Q&A with Rep. Jim Jordan, former co-chair of the Freedom Caucus.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The Buffalo Buyout: why the new GOP health bill includes a sweet deal for New YorkThe Buffalo Buyout: why the new GOP health bill includes a sweet deal for New York
    Politics

    Republicans trying to rush through their health care bill have their “Cornhusker Kickback” moment.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    4 key policy changes in Paul Ryan’s revised health care bill, explained4 key policy changes in Paul Ryan’s revised health care bill, explained
    Politics

    The “manager’s amendment” to Ryan’s health care bill is coming tonight.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Paul Ryan: AHCA has to do more for older AmericansPaul Ryan: AHCA has to do more for older Americans
    Politics

    Ryan’s bill has come under attack from AARP and other seniors groups.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Trump’s defense of his wiretapping claim is an incredible word saladTrump’s defense of his wiretapping claim is an incredible word salad
    Politics

    The president says, “I’ve been seeing a lot of things,” talks about how much money Celebrity Apprentice made for NBC.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The GOP’s “three-pronged” health care strategy, explainedThe GOP’s “three-pronged” health care strategy, explained
    Politics

    Sean Spicer said “prong” 16 separate times at a press briefing this week.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Read the leaked pages of Trump’s 2005 tax returnsRead the leaked pages of Trump’s 2005 tax returns
    Politics

    MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Show released two pages of Trump tax returns Tuesday night.

    By Jeff Stein