What's On Our Radar, March 7, 2017
Health care, immigration and chickens; here’s what’s On Our Radar today.
House Republicans Unveil Bill to Repeal Obamacare
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled legislation on Monday to repeal the central tenets of the Obamacare healthcare law, including its expansion of the Medicaid program for the poor and a cap on federal funding for Medicaid going forward.
Fmr. BB&T Chairman: Healthcare is Relatively Easy to Fix
A senior House Republican aide confirmed on Sunday that the GOP is ready to unveil its bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act this week.
Republicans Expected to Unveil Healthcare Bill This Week
Republican U.S. lawmakers expect to unveil this week the text of long-awaited legislation to repeal and replace the Obamacare healthcare law.
Maryland governor declares state of emergency in fight against opioid crisis
America's opioid epidemic
What's On Our Radar, March 6, 2017
Trump’s tweets, immigration and health care; here’s what’s On Our Radar today.
U.S. Sunscreens May Not Meet European Standards
While most high-SPF sunscreens in the U.S. meet national standards for ultraviolet A (UVA) protection, about half don’t meet European standards, a recent study found.
FDA Approves MRI-guided Breakthrough Cancer Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved the world’s first MRI-guided radiation treatment therapy.
Suzanne Somers Wants 'Natural Option' Covered by Insurance
Suzanne Somers said she wants to meet with the new health and human services Secretary Tom Price to discuss alternative medicine
Suzanne Somers: Healthcare should consider the natural option
Suzanne Somers on healthcare
Steven Mnuchin: Obamacare, Taxes Top Priorities, Stocks Surge
Trump rallied the markets and the hopes of the American people for a more prosperous future after delivering his first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, where he outlined his agenda to cut taxes, repeal and replace Obamacare, increase military spending and use a trillion dollar infrastructure plan to spur economic growth.
Should tax cuts come before Obamacare reform?
Obamacare and tax cut reforms
Mnuchin to FBN: Objectives are middle class tax cuts and simplified taxes
Steven Mnuchin on tax reform
Steven Mnuchin: We’re going to get Obamacare and tax cuts done by August
Steven Mnuchin on Obamacare, tax reform
Trump Makes Healthcare a Priority, Insurance Stocks Surge
UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) is one of nine stocks on the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting an all-time high Wednesday, in the wake of President Trump’s first address to Congress where he provided an outline of what he expects to guide the GOP as it begins to coalesce around a healthcare replacement bill.
House Conservatives Balk at Emerging Obamacare Plan
A Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare encountered resistance on Tuesday from party conservatives who said draft legislation emerging in the U.S. House of Representatives would not reduce the cost of healthcare.
U.S. House Speaker Vows Republican Unity on Healthcare Overhaul
The White House and Congress are working together to repeal and replace former President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law, House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Tuesday, adding there are "no rival plans."
Sec. Shulkin Says the VA has Embarked on New Territory
During an interview on the FOX Business Network, Secretary David Shulkin said new complexities have changed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Gov. Walker: We Need Healthcare that Works for all Americans
On Monday President Trump hosted a meeting at the White House with executives from the nation’s largest insurance companies, aimed at identifying and solving the biggest problems plaguing the healthcare sector as Republicans work on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act.
Gov. Scott Walker: Obamacare is falling apart
Gov. Scott Walker on Obamacare


















