Us health policy
Federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional
The coalition of states challenging the law was led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel, both Republicans.
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Many cannabis dispensaries recommend pot to pregnant women
Animal research to date has linked marijuana use during pregnancy to an increased risk of underweight and premature infants as well as neurological defects.
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Trump to deliver speech on drug prices on Friday: White House
It remains unclear what Trump will say in his speech or whether he will announce concrete policies that the administration plans to implement.
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Britain defends healthcare system after Trump Twitter attack
Even Health Secretary Hunt, one of the main targets of the protesters’ anger, snapped back sharply at Trump.
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Pence delays trip to Egypt, Israel because of US tax vote
Pence had been scheduled to depart on Tuesday night for Cairo. Instead, the trip will be rescheduled for the week of 14 January, officials told reporters.
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Under pressure from Trump, Price resigns as health secretary over plane uproar
Several sources saw Gottlieb as a clear front runner. They said he got along well with the White House and is viewed favourably there.
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Obamacare repeal on the ropes as pivotal Republican rebuffs Trump
The most moderate of Republican senators joined John McCain and Rand Paul in rejecting the bill to end Obamacare.
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McCain illness deprives Senate of crucial vote, Trump critic
The 80-year-old lawmaker and 2008 Republican presidential nominee has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Trump scolds Republicans on healthcare; CBO sees 32 million uninsured
Trump had taken a hands-off approach to the healthcare debate last week and suggested on Tuesday that he was fine with letting Obamacare fail.
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US Senator McCain diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer
Tissue analysis since that procedure revealed that a brain tumour known as a glioblastoma was associated with the clot, his office said.
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Republican push to end Obamacare collapses in US Senate
Trump had pushed hard to get a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare through the US House of Representatives in May.
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Senate Republicans unveil Obamacare replacement bill, but fate uncertain
Four conservative lawmakers said they could not support it in its current form, leaving Republicans short of the votes they need for passage.
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Hate the tweets, love the agenda: US Senate’s McConnell on Trump
McConnell told Reuters that he finds Trump accessible and that they talk regularly, even more frequently than he spoke to George W. Bush.
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Trump budget plan slashes food stamps, healthcare for poor
The plan would cut $3.6 trillion in government spending over 10 years, balancing the budget by the end of the decade.
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Trump signs order dismantling Obama-era climate policies
The move drew swift backlash from a coalition of 23 states and local governments, as well as environmental groups.
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Trump demands do-or-die Friday vote on healthcare plan
Conservatives felt the bill did not go far enough to repeal Obama healthcare legislation, and moderates felt the plan could hurt their constituents.
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Trump fights for healthcare bill, makes headway with conservatives
The Freedom Caucus has objected to the bill because its members believe it is still too close to Obamacare.
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Trump aides attack agency that will analyse health bill’s costs
The Congressional Budget Office is expected to issue a report as soon as Monday that will assess the healthcare legislation.
