By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Now that the newly elected members of the U.S. House have voted to repeal ObamaCare, lawmakers will now focus on fulfilling the second part of their “repeal and replace” pledge.
Tag Archives: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Six New ObamaCare Provisions Take Effect Today
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Today marks the beginning of the gradual introduction of government-run health care in America with six provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act becoming effective today.
New Battle Brewing Over Family Planning Coverage in ObamaCare
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is finalizing rules for coverage of preventive services under the new healthcare reform law, and may include “family planning” services, which would not only result in paying for drugs that cause abortions but also threaten conscience protections.
US Bishops Back Bill to Prevent All Federal Funding of Abortion
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The U.S. Bishops are backing the efforts of 166 U.S. Representatives who are seeking approval of the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act” (H.R. 5939) that will permanently ban all federal funding of abortions.
ObamaCare on the Road to Repeal
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A member of the U.S. House has already collected 162 of the 218 co-sponsors needed to advance a discharge petition that will repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare.
Doctors Group Sues ObamaCare
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A nationwide doctors group has become the first U.S. medical association to file a lawsuit against ObamaCare, which it says violates the Fifth and Tenth Amendments, the Commerce Clause and provisions authorizing taxation.
