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The latest on the Affordable Care Act.

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Trump administration abruptly drops out of Obamacare events in MississippiTrump administration abruptly drops out of Obamacare events in Mississippi
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“It’s clearly sabotage.”

By Dylan Scott
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9 million kids get insurance through CHIP. Congress is about to let its funding expire.9 million kids get insurance through CHIP. Congress is about to let its funding expire.
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September 30 is the deadline.

By Dylan Scott
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Why Obamacare survivedWhy Obamacare survived
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Americans want the health system made better. The GOP plans made it worse.

By Ezra Klein
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Obamacare repeal died again. Republicans have no Plan B.Obamacare repeal died again. Republicans have no Plan B.
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The right is regrouping and rethinking.

By Dylan Scott
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Susan Collins opposes Graham-Cassidy, and Obamacare repeal looks deadSusan Collins opposes Graham-Cassidy, and Obamacare repeal looks dead
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Three Republican senators oppose it — the magic number.

By Dylan Scott
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CBO: Graham-Cassidy would lead to “millions” fewer people with insuranceCBO: Graham-Cassidy would lead to “millions” fewer people with insurance
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It’s an incomplete analysis, but it aligns with outside estimates.

By Dylan Scott
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Graham-Cassidy would let insurers drop birth control coverageGraham-Cassidy would let insurers drop birth control coverage
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The new version of the bill goes even further than its predecessor in rolling back protections for contraceptive coverage.

By Anna North
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The resistance is making one last all-out push to kill the GOP health billThe resistance is making one last all-out push to kill the GOP health bill
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One woman’s daughter died this month. She’s joining 300 others to protest Medicaid cuts

By Jeff Stein
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Graham-Cassidy now guts Obamacare even moreGraham-Cassidy now guts Obamacare even more
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Senate Republicans are desperately hunting for votes for repeal.

By Dylan Scott
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The GOP can’t quit Obamacare repeal because of their donorsThe GOP can’t quit Obamacare repeal because of their donors
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Graham-Cassidy has gained steam because many Republican senators care primarily about pleasing their donors.

By Andrew Prokop
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Senate Republicans tweak Graham-Cassidy in latest bid to win votesSenate Republicans tweak Graham-Cassidy in latest bid to win votes
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Time and votes are running short, but they’re still trying.

By Dylan Scott
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John McCain opposes Graham-Cassidy, in possible death blow to Obamacare repealJohn McCain opposes Graham-Cassidy, in possible death blow to Obamacare repeal
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Arizona senator wants bipartisan agreement and regular order.

By Dylan Scott
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The scandal over Health Secretary Tom Price’s private charter flights, explainedThe scandal over Health Secretary Tom Price’s private charter flights, explained
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Pricey private flights raise new ethical concerns for HHS head.

By Dylan Scott
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Study: 21 million fewer Americans would have health insurance under Graham-CassidyStudy: 21 million fewer Americans would have health insurance under Graham-Cassidy
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The result is much the same as previous Obamacare repeal bills.

By Dylan Scott
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Poll: only 24% of Americans approve of Graham-CassidyPoll: only 24% of Americans approve of Graham-Cassidy
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One giant obstacle for the GOP in passing Graham-Cassidy: public opinion.

By Jeff Stein
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Jimmy Kimmel vs. Cassidy, round 3: “If these guys would tell the truth … I wouldn’t have to”Jimmy Kimmel vs. Cassidy, round 3: “If these guys would tell the truth … I wouldn’t have to”
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The late-night host delivers his third straight monologue blasting the Republican health care bill.

By Sarah Kliff
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Graham-Cassidy needs to pass this final test before it can come to a voteGraham-Cassidy needs to pass this final test before it can come to a vote
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Experts say the new Obamacare repeal bill might succeed where previous versions failed.

By Dylan Scott
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Republicans aren’t voting for Graham-Cassidy. They’re just voting for Obamacare repeal.Republicans aren’t voting for Graham-Cassidy. They’re just voting for Obamacare repeal.
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“Apparently no one cares what the bill actually does.”

By Dylan Scott
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Blue states face steep cuts under Graham-Cassidy. Red states reap the rewards.Blue states face steep cuts under Graham-Cassidy. Red states reap the rewards.
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The cynical calculus at the heart of the new Obamacare repeal bill.

By Dylan Scott
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Bill Cassidy just said his bill “covers more people.” That’s hard to believe.Bill Cassidy just said his bill “covers more people.” That’s hard to believe.
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Experts cast doubt on the senator’s claims about Graham-Cassidy.

By Dylan Scott
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Graham-Cassidy could’ve been the GOP’s best Obamacare replacementGraham-Cassidy could’ve been the GOP’s best Obamacare replacement
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Instead, Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy wrote the worst plan yet. Here’s where they went wrong.

By Ezra Klein
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I’ve covered the GOP repeal plans since day one. Graham-Cassidy is the most radical.I’ve covered the GOP repeal plans since day one. Graham-Cassidy is the most radical.
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Other Republican plans create a poorly funded version of Obamacare. This one blows up the law entirely.

By Sarah Kliff
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Jimmy Kimmel: new Obamacare repeal bill flunks the Jimmy Kimmel TestJimmy Kimmel: new Obamacare repeal bill flunks the Jimmy Kimmel Test
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“This guy, Bill Cassidy, just lied right to my face.”

By Dylan Scott
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The staggering hypocrisy of Bill Cassidy and Lindsey GrahamThe staggering hypocrisy of Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham
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Senators really could vote to repeal Obamacare in the next 11 daysSenators really could vote to repeal Obamacare in the next 11 days
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Change of passage is real, but hurdles are real too.

By Sarah Kliff
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2 of Cassidy-Graham’s sponsors want to cut millions in health care funding for their own states2 of Cassidy-Graham’s sponsors want to cut millions in health care funding for their own states
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Report: Cassidy’s home state would lose big from his health proposal.

By Tara Golshan
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John McCain might have just received permission to vote for Obamacare repealJohn McCain might have just received permission to vote for Obamacare repeal
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Governor’s support could be key to John McCain’s vote.

By Dylan Scott
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The 4 steps for Republicans to repeal Obamacare in the next 2 weeksThe 4 steps for Republicans to repeal Obamacare in the next 2 weeks
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Cassidy-Graham is gaining steam. Here’s what the Senate must do.

By Dylan Scott
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Cassidy makes the case for his plan to repeal ObamacareCassidy makes the case for his plan to repeal Obamacare
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His bill would combine money the ACA currently spends providing coverage to low-income and middle-income Americans and distribute it in a way he argues is more equitable.

By Sarah Kliff
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Senate Republicans claim they are a few votes away from repealing ObamacareSenate Republicans claim they are a few votes away from repealing Obamacare
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But they always have been.

By Dylan Scott
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Under Trump, Obamacare outreach groups face budget cuts as high as 98%Under Trump, Obamacare outreach groups face budget cuts as high as 98%
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Enrollment groups are figuring out how to manage with smaller budgets.

By Sarah Kliff
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Yes, Bernie Sanders’s plan moves America closer to single-payerYes, Bernie Sanders’s plan moves America closer to single-payer
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How Sanders has changed the health care debate.

By Ezra Klein
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Republicans wind up one last Hail Mary to repeal ObamacareRepublicans wind up one last Hail Mary to repeal Obamacare
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Cassidy-Graham faces a tricky schedule and tough politics.

By Dylan Scott
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The stakes for Obamacare stabilization just got a whole lot higherThe stakes for Obamacare stabilization just got a whole lot higher
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If Congress doesn’t act, coverage for thousands could be at risk.

By Dylan Scott
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How insurance commissioners would fix Obamacare, if it were up to themHow insurance commissioners would fix Obamacare, if it were up to them
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We run through those ideas, why they’re coming up, and the inevitable caveats that could prevent them from being enacted.

By Dylan Scott
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Congress prepares to do the bare minimum to stabilize ObamacareCongress prepares to do the bare minimum to stabilize Obamacare
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Political realities will likely keep any package very small.

By Dylan Scott
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This is what Obamacare sabotage looks likeThis is what Obamacare sabotage looks like
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We have more evidence than ever now.

By Sarah Kliff
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Senate Republicans are officially almost out of time to repeal ObamacareSenate Republicans are officially almost out of time to repeal Obamacare
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We have a deadline: September 30.

By Dylan Scott
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Trump is slashing Obamacare’s advertising budget by 90%Trump is slashing Obamacare’s advertising budget by 90%
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The White House will also cut the in-person outreach program by $23 million.

By Sarah Kliff
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The number of insured Americans just hit a new highThe number of insured Americans just hit a new high
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More Americans had health insurance during the first three months of 2017 than ever before, new federal data shows.

By Sarah Kliff