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Legislation Reintroduced to Create Public Healthcare Option
The State Public Option Act would create a Medicaid-based public healthcare option to strengthen the Affordable Care Act.
Legislator Releases Statement on Republican Effort to Eliminate ACA Protections
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa released a statement about the GOP’s “assaults on people with pre-existing conditions” in Congress and the courts.
Hawai‘i: U.S. Should Not Rescind ACA Contraception Coverage
Hawai‘i has joined a letter pressing the acting secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services not to roll back the ACA’s contraception coverage mandate.
Senators Question Scheduled Obamacare Website Shutdowns
Senators today called for an investigation into the planned periodic shutdown of Healthcare.gov.
Sen. Schatz Slams Plan to Repeal ACA, Gut Medicaid
Following a partisan vote today to advance legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, Sen. Brian Schatz spoke out against the Republican bill…
Hirono Comments on Republican Healthcare Bill
Senate Republicans voted today to open the debate on repealing the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare).
AARP: Senate’s Age Tax Would Slam Seniors
A new analysis of the Senate’s proposed healthcare bill shows that older Hawai‘i residents would pay much higher premiums or go without insurance coverage.
Sen. Hirono Expresses Disdain Regarding TrumpCare
Senate Democrats are going to do whatever they can to fight TrumpCare—universal healthcare is a right, not a privilege for those who can afford it.
Sen. Schatz Advocates for Open-Door Approach in Drafting Trumpcare
Senate Republicans are drafting a new version of the Trumpcare Bill behind closed doors and refuse to hold even one hearing.
Sen. Schatz: TrumpCare Would Strip Health Insurance From 24M
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement after the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act in a strictly partisan vote.
Sen. Hirono on House Republicans’ Failed Effort on TrumpCare
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement on Congressional Republicans’ decision to withdraw the American Health Care Act:
Sen. Schatz Comments on ‘TrumpCare’ Defeat
“This victory is proof that TrumpCare was never on the level.”
Rep. Gabbard Urges House to Vote No on AHCA Healthcare Bill
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard urged her colleagues to vote no on the American Health Care Act, which is expected for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives today.
