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Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Anti-abortion activist wrong for DHHS post

by The Washington Post May 6, 2017May 5, 2017

Teresa Manning should not be in charge of a $286 million federal family planning program.

Health, News, Politics

Maine policymakers try to assess impact of health care bill

by Eric Russell May 6, 2017May 6, 2017

While Republicans are optimistic that the state would gain flexibility, Democrats believe the law, which has yet to reach the Senate, may drive up costs for older, more rural residents.

Politics

Roll call results on the House health care bill

by Christian MilNeil May 4, 2017May 4, 2017

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 217-213 for a new health care bill that would repeal key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. See the results and how Maine’s congressional delegation voted.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Here’s what we know about the health care bill

by Juliet Eilperin, Amy Goldstein The Washington Post May 4, 2017May 4, 2017

Q&A on what’s in the bill and the impact on Americans if it becomes law.

Health, Nation & World, News, Politics

Republicans set do-or-die vote today to deliver on vow to repeal Obamacare

by Sean Sullivan, David Weigel and Kelsey Snell The Washington Post May 3, 2017May 4, 2017

House leaders and administration officials, who have set the vote for early this afternoon, are confident they have just enough votes to pass the measure.