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Tax Refunds Cut For ObamaCare Recipients

Sep 22, 2014 10:17 PM EDT

One of the advantages of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as ObamaCare, is the opportunity to receive tax credits upfront to save on overall health insurance costs. Now, thousands of ObamaCare recipients may actually be liable to pay back a portion of that tax credit next year.

U.S. Senator Mark Udall apologizes for inappropriate remarks on the American journalists ISIS beheaded in a Saturday debate with Republican Cory Gardner.

Obama Drags Democrats’ Races In Colorado

Des Cambaliza |

Sep 18, 2014 10:50 PM EDT

In Colorado, United States President Barack Obama appeared to drag re-election prospects of Democrats Senator Mark Udall and Governor John Hickenlooper, according to a recent poll by USA Today/Suffolk University.

GOP Sen. Richard Burr Plans 2016 Bid, Amid Retirement Rumors

Des Cambaliza |

Sep 17, 2014 02:48 AM EDT

The office of United States Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) confirmed on Tuesday that the senator plans to run for a third Senate term in 2016, amid speculations of his looming retirement, according to a National Journal interview.

U.S. Health Care: What Is Wrong With The System

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 03, 2014 12:17 PM EDT

The U.S. healthcare system is taking a lot of heat because of the criticisms it has been receiving, stating that it is "faulty."

White House Amends Birth Control Mandate to Appease Religious Companies

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 23, 2014 04:24 PM EDT

Amid mounting political and legal tension, the White House on Friday rolled out a policy to guarantee that female employees will have access to birth control even with religious employers who refuse to include it in the insurance policies.

Obamacare: GOP Probes Senior Official’s Instruction To Delete Internal Email

Christl Leong |

Aug 16, 2014 04:17 AM EDT

Republicans investigating last fall's Obamacare launch questioned a top official's instruction to delete an internal email from a White House advisor discussing the problems with Healthcare.gov signups, raising concerns of a cover up with regard to the website.

New I.T. Team Hired To Overhaul U.S. Digital Systems After Obamacare Website Debacle

Christl Leong |

Aug 12, 2014 10:34 AM EDT

Washington has hired a team of experts to overhaul the country's technology infrastructure following severe backlash over the failed launch of the Obamacare website that marred the roll out of Obama's signature legislation last year.

California’s 2015 Obamacare in Modest 4.2 Percent Premium Hike

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 01, 2014 11:39 PM EDT

Obamacare premiums in California will increase in an average of 4.2 percent in 2015, state officials said Thursday.

GOP-led House Authorized Lawsuit Against Obama Over Healthcare Law

Bianca Ortega |

Jul 31, 2014 02:57 AM EDT

The Republican-led House of Representatives authorized a lawsuit against U.S. President Barack Obama over the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in a 225-201 vote.

HHS Now Exempts Five U.S. Territories from Obamacare

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 24, 2014 11:11 AM EDT

Two unrelated court rulings on Obamacare paved the way for the press to focus their attention to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), possibly fueling future criticisms on the much opposed Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Conflicting Rulings May Raise Issues on the Fate of Obamacare

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 23, 2014 10:05 AM EDT

Two contradicting rulings from different federal courts on the legality of Obamacare on Tuesday ignited more questions on the health care law four years after being signed by President Barack Obama.

Obamacare Lawsuit Dismissed

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 22, 2014 05:12 AM EDT

Finding no substantial grounds, a federal judge dismissed on Monday Senator Ron Johnson’s lawsuit challenging Obamacare.

Obamacare to be the Focus of Republicans’ Obama Lawsuit

Bianca Ortega |

Jul 11, 2014 11:37 AM EDT

Republicans at the U.S. House of Representatives want to make the new changes in Obamacare the focus of an upcoming lawsuit that accuses President Barack Obama of abusing his powers to deliver his agenda.

Democrats Unveil Legislation To Reverse Hobby Lobby Ruling

Bianca Ortega |

Jul 10, 2014 04:30 AM EDT

Senate democrats unveiled a new legislation that would reverse the US Supreme Court’s recent ruling that gave companies like Hobby Lobby the discretion to not pay for their employees’ birth control.

Hobby Lobby Wins Case Against ObamaCare Contraceptives

Winona Cueva |

Jun 30, 2014 03:07 PM EDT

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties, the two companies that challenged ObamaCare by refusing to pay for the contraceptives of their employees because it violated their religious principles.

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