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Former Vice President Joe Biden pledged Americans who “like” their employer-based or private insurance plans could keep them under a sweeping healthcare reform proposal his campaign unveiled on Monday.

Several experts on health care and insurance will testify on the latest developments in the legal battle over Obamacare Wednesday morning in a House Oversight and Reform hearing titled “The Trump Administration’s Attack on the ACA: Reversal in Court Case Threatens Health Care for Millions of Americans.”

Former Vice President Joe Biden expressed opposition to anyone of either party trying to “dismantle” Obamacare and said that doing so doesn’t make sense and would be “a sin.”

During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) stated that the state lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act is a “real threat” to the insurance coverage of millions and that “the stakes could not be higher.” Jones said, “Some

2020 Democrat presidential candidates remain divided over whether to back the single-payer Medicare for All or a public option ahead of the Democrat debates.

Democrats took credit Tuesday for Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s healthcare bill despite Democrat Gov. Jon Bel Edwards’ previous opposition to the bill and hesitation to sign the legislation. 

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) said Wednesday that he continues to draft a “replacement for Obamacare,” joining many other Republicans who have tried to fulfill President Donald Trump’s promise to make the Republican Party the party of health care.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry told Breitbart News Tonight on Tuesday that Republicans need to step up and fix health care. 

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry told Breitbart News in an exclusive interview Tuesday that if Democrat Gov. Jon Bel Edwards were to veto the Louisiana healthcare bill, it would show he does not care about preexisting conditions and “boost” Rep. Ralph Abraham’s (R-LA) and businessman Eddie Rispone’s gubernatorial campaigns.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry told Breitbart News in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that his legislation can serve as the “path forward” for Republicans to offer a credible and viable alternative to Obamacare while protecting Americans with pre-existing conditions.

Louisiana remains poised to pass a sweeping Obamacare alternative bill that could offer citizens more affordable health care while protecting pre-existing conditions.

Former Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Keith Hall on Monday blamed Republicans, not the CBO, for their failed attempt to repeal Obamacare.

HHS announced Friday a proposed rule that would change the Obama administration’s definition of sex discrimination under Obamacare by eliminating “gender identity” and “termination of pregnancy.”

During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) stated that “the entire backbone of our country’s healthcare system is at stake,” and Senate Republicans are refusing to hold votes on protecting health care while the Trump administration works to

During Thursday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) stated that the Trump administration “took another heartless step in their ongoing efforts to sabotage our health care” by requesting that the Affordable Care Act be struck down. Rosen said, “Last week,

“I heard you playing the tape of my buddy,” Biden said, speaking to the audience in Columbia, South Carolina

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is pushing back on Joe Biden’s claim that he is the most liberal candidate in the Democrat presidential field.

Sixty percent of Republicans back a block-grant Obamacare repeal proposal that would allow states the flexibility to design their own programs, according to a poll released this week. 

Sen. Bill Cassidy revealed that he continues to work on his own proposal based on the successful CHIP program and would allow states to design their own healthcare plans.

UnitedHealth CEO Dave Wichmann chastised Democrats’ Medicare for All plan Tuesday, contending that it would have a “severe” impact on the economy and jobs and would not increase access to health care.

During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) discussed the court battle over the Affordable Care Act, said that defending the law is only the beginning, and stated that “it’s time for Republicans in Congress to come together with

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced the Medicare for All Act on Wednesday, with four of his 2020 competitors cosponsoring the bill.

During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Representative Colin Allred (D-TX) stated that “to fulfill an empty, partisan promise,” the Trump administration is working to strike down the Affordable Care Act in court. Transcript as Follows: “Hey everybody, I’m Congressman Colin Allred. I

Democrats hammered the GOP on healthcare in 2018, and without a doubt, they look forward to running on healthcare, again, in 2020. And from their point of view, why shouldn’t they?

House Democrats voted Wednesday to condemn the Donald Trump administration’s support for a lawsuit that would entirely repeal Obamacare.

Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL), Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced legislation Tuesday to combat the rising cost of prescription drugs and increase transparency in the health care industry.

Presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said he doesn’t support the “incremental” approach to health care favored by some Democrats.

Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) told Breitbart News in an exclusive interview on Thursday that Republicans needs to “force the conversation” of healthcare reform onto the industry’s back, contending that if the industry does not change, Medicare for All will win.

Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) told Breitbart News in an exclusive interview that Republicans have failed to stop Obamacare’s passage and repeal Obamacare because the GOP has often been “apologists for the health care industry” and benefitted from the health care “gravy-train.”

Tuesday on CNN’s “New Day,” House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) announced he is done with the Russia investigation and has moved on to a “new chapter.” Clyburn lamented that the President Donald Trump administration has now moved on to

During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL) stated that “my colleagues and I are going to keep moving forward with legislation to reverse and block the Republican sabotage of affordable health care and instead move our current system

Pop icon and left-wing activist Cher lauded Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for fighting against “bully” President Donald Trump at an event for International Women’s Day.

Former President Barack Obama said Monday that hope is possible for the future if the next generation of leaders is modeled after himself and former first lady Michelle Obama.

A White House study released on Friday found that President Donald Trump’s Obamacare reforms will save Americans roughly $450 billion over the next ten years.

A Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) aide told health insurance executives that they will serve as an ally in the fight against Medicare for All, according to a report released on Tuesday.

A Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) study released on Thursday found that short-term health plans could cost 80 percent less than Obamacare “bronze” plans.