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Editorial Roundup: U.S.

By The Associated Press Jun. 23, 2021 11:53 AM EDT
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: June 22 The Kansas City Star on hubris and COVID...

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2020 file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. The Supreme Court’s latest rejection of a Republican effort to dismantle “Obamacare” is the latest sign that the GOP must look beyond repealing that law if it wants to hone the nation’s health care problems into a winning political issue. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Democrats see springboard for health care in high court win

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Jun. 19, 2021 08:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2020 file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. The Supreme Court’s latest rejection of a Republican effort to dismantle “Obamacare” is the latest sign that the GOP must look beyond repealing that law if it wants to hone the nation’s health care problems into a winning political issue. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
GOP needs new health care target; 'Obamacare' survives again

By Alan Fram Jun. 18, 2021 12:35 AM EDT

In this June 8, 2021 photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
'Obamacare' survives: Supreme Court dismisses big challenge

By Mark Sherman Jun. 17, 2021 10:21 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Florida

By The Associated Press Jun. 16, 2021 01:23 PM EDT
Palm Beach Post. June 12, 2021. Editorial: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis errs in restricting race studies in schools At a...

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk off Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Friday, June 4, 2021. Biden returns to the White House after spending a few days in Rehoboth Beach to celebrate first lady Jill Biden's 70th birthday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Biden turns to Obama to help boost health care enrollment

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar And Aamer Madhani Jun. 05, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

President Joe Biden speaks about the economy, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, May 10, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Biden: 1M sign up for health care during special enrollment

May. 11, 2021 07:31 AM EDT

The U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra speaks to Nevada State Sen. Julia Ratti in Carson City, Nev. Becerra visited Nevada on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, to talk up the Affordable Care Act and efforts underway to expand coverage and reduce the cost of healthcare. (AP Photo/Samuel Metz)
Becerra visits Nevada, stumps for pandemic aid and Obamacare

By Sam Metz Mar. 23, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

President Joe Biden talks with Dr. Arnab Chakravarti, Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, left, during a tour of the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Tuesday on the campus of The Ohio State University Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio, as Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, listens. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Biden expands 'Obamacare' by cutting health insurance costs

By Alexandra Jaffe And Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Mar. 23, 2021 12:36 AM EDT

Alabama reviewing Medicaid expansion incentives

By Kim Chandler Mar. 20, 2021 02:00 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Republicans for years have opposed expanding Medicaid eligibility. Now, they may be cracking the door. ...

President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan, a coronavirus relief package, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
'Obamacare' boost easy for some, but others face paperwork

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Mar. 12, 2021 09:27 PM EST

In this image from video, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the president pro tempore of the Senate, announces passage of Senate version of the COVID-19 relief bill by a vote of 50-49 in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)
COVID bill to deliver big health insurance savings for many

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Mar. 08, 2021 05:53 PM EST

This screen grab from the website shows the main web page for the HealthCare.gov. More than 200,000 people signed up for coverage in the first two weeks after President Joe Biden re-opened HealthCare.gov as part of his coronavirus response, the government said Wednesday. (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services via AP, File)
Biden encouraged by consumer interest in 'Obamacare' offer

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Mar. 03, 2021 10:09 AM EST

This screen grab from the website shows the main web page for the HealthCare.gov. HealthCare.gov’s market for subsidized health plans reopens Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, for a special three-month sign-up window, as the Democratic-led Congress weighs legislation that could cut premiums by double digits for many. (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services via AP, File)
'Obamacare' sign-ups reopen as Democrats push for more aid

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Feb. 14, 2021 07:53 AM EST

President Joe Biden signs a series of executive orders on health care, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Biden opens 'Obamacare' window for uninsured as COVID rages

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Jan. 28, 2021 05:30 AM EST

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Biden to reopen 'Obamacare' markets for COVID-19 relief

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Jan. 27, 2021 12:11 AM EST

President Joe Biden holds his face mask as he delivers remarks on COVID-19, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Biden to reopen 'Obamacare' markets for COVID-19 relief

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Jan. 26, 2021 11:18 PM EST

FILE - This image provided by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service shows the website for HealthCare.gov. Government figures out Friday, Dec. 18 show sign-ups for “Obamacare” health insurance plans are trending more than 6% higher amid surging coronavirus cases and deepening economic misery. (U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service via AP)
'Obamacare' enrollment rising as COVID-19 pandemic deepens

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Dec. 18, 2020 06:59 PM EST

FILE - This file image provided by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service shows the website for HealthCare.gov. As COVID-19 spreads uncontrolled in many places, a coalition of states, health care groups and activists is striving to drum up “Obamacare” sign-ups among a growing number of Americans uninsured in perilous times. (U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service via AP)
Interest is lively at deadline for 'Obamacare' sign-ups

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Dec. 15, 2020 12:17 AM EST

FILE - This file image provided by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service shows the website for HealthCare.gov. As COVID-19 spreads uncontrolled in many places, a coalition of states, health care groups and activists is striving to drum up “Obamacare” sign-ups among a growing number of Americans uninsured in perilous times. (U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service via AP)
Interest is lively at deadline for 'Obamacare' sign-ups

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Dec. 14, 2020 06:00 PM EST