The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/obamacare/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Obamacare | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/obamacare/ 32 32 Biden picks California AG Becerra as health secretary, to lead pandemic response https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-picks-california-ag-becerra-as-health-secretary-to-lead-pandemic-response/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:34:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2443609 Xavier Becerra, a strong defender of 'Obamacare,' will be first Latino to head US Department of Health and Human Services

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]]> US federal judge strikes down Obamacare as unconstitutional https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-federal-judge-strikes-down-obamacare-as-unconstitutional/ Sat, 15 Dec 2018 05:50:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1980329 But with appeals certain, White House says legislation to remain in place for now; Trump calls for a new 'STRONG law that provides GREAT healthcare'

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]]> Trump’s ready, fire, aim approach often has trouble finding target https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-ready-fire-aim-approach-often-has-trouble-finding-target/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 03:23:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1877082 From immigration issues to Middle East peace, the president's style of speaking first and trying to make good later makes for much confusion and few actual results , critics say

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]]> In talk with Prince Harry, Obama warns leaders on social media use https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-talk-with-prince-harry-obama-warns-leaders-on-social-media-use/ Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:28:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1759489 Former US president says he felt 'serene' on leaving White House, is hopeful for the state of the world

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]]> My open-heart surgery won’t break the bank https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/thank-god-for-socialized-healthcare/ Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:08:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1723409 Israel's socialized healthcare is becoming the most important benefit of American aliyah

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]]> Trump warns ‘I fight back’ after McCain hits at foreign policy https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-warns-i-fight-back-after-mccain-hits-at-foreign-policy/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 20:01:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1712686 Responding to US president's remark that things between them may get ugly, Arizona senator says 'I have faced tougher adversaries'

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]]> Trump and the dismantling of Obama’s legacy https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-and-the-dismantling-of-obamas-legacy/ Sun, 15 Oct 2017 17:38:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1711080 The 45th president undermines Obamacare, Iran nuclear deal, Trans-Pacific Partnership, climate accord, because his voter base never fully accepted the 44th

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]]> GOP health bill all but dead as McCain again deals the blow https://www.timesofisrael.com/gop-health-bill-all-but-dead-as-mccain-again-deals-the-blow/ Fri, 22 Sep 2017 20:15:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1698317 Senator's opposition likely leaves Graham-Cassidy bill at least one vote short of the support needed for passage

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]]> Republicans to vote on condemning white supremacists https://www.timesofisrael.com/republicans-to-vote-on-condemning-white-supremacists/ Fri, 25 Aug 2017 11:38:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1682380 Measure expected to pass overwhelmingly, but some RNC members say resolution drags them into debate on whether 'we're not racists'

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]]> Cancer-afflicted rabbi fights for her life — and for Obamacare https://www.timesofisrael.com/cancer-afflicted-rabbi-fights-for-her-life-and-for-obamacare/ Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:54:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1669636 From Rabbi Rachel Cowan's YouTube plea to demonstrations in Washington, DC, angry Jews are banding together to say that healthcare is a God-given right

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]]> Trump foiled as Senate rejects bid to repeal ‘Obamacare’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-foiled-as-senate-rejects-bid-to-repeal-obamacare/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 07:26:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1667047 Republicans John McCain, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins vote against last-ditch attempt to do away with healthcare bill

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]]> In victory for Trump, US Senate advances health care bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-victory-for-trump-us-senate-votes-to-advance-health-care-bill/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:02:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1665484 VP Pence breaks 50-50 tie after dramatic return of Senator John McCain helps Republicans clear first legislative hurdle

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]]> Reform movement joins advocacy groups urging rejection of Obamacare repeal https://www.timesofisrael.com/reform-movement-joins-advocacy-groups-urging-rejection-of-obamacare-repeal/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 20:26:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1665389 America's largest stream of Judaism among 28 organizations signed on full-page ad in New York Times

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]]> Republicans reveal new health bill; will GOP support it? https://www.timesofisrael.com/republicans-reveal-new-health-bill-will-gop-support-it/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 18:41:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1657813 New legislation to roll back Obamacare allows insurers to sell low-cost, skimpy policies, adds money to combat opioid abuse

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]]> Hobby Lobby accused of hypocrisy amid smuggling case https://www.timesofisrael.com/hobby-lobby-accused-of-hypocrisy-amid-smuggling-case/ Fri, 07 Jul 2017 05:12:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1654065 Oklahoma City-based business to pay a $3 million fine over role in illegal transport of Iraqi archaeological objects into US

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