Tracking the Health Care Crisis and
Violations of Federal Spending Laws

Tracking the Health Care Crisis and
Violations of Federal Spending Laws

News, reports, analysis and personal stories as Americans face massive premium hikes and harms from the ignoring of Congressional spending laws.

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News

What’s Happening Right Now?

Featured

Lawsuit dismissed after Trump admin quietly restored tens of millions to Planned Parenthood – Politico

Initial Obamacare Enrollment Drops by 1.4 Million – New York Times
‘Abolish ICE’? Many Democrats are ready to fund it — with conditions – Politico
Democratic senator pushes to redirect $75B ICE funding – Semafor
Trump ending federal funding to sanctuary cities, states – The Hill
Child care providers on edge over funding threats, Minnesota fraud claims – The Hill
Child care funding cuts said to hurt Colorado economy, families – Colorado Newsline
Initial Obamacare Enrollment Drops by 1.4 Million – NYTimes
Senators punt release of health package to end of January – Politico
The Trump Administration Plot to Destroy Public Education – The American Prospect

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Analysis

Key Reports

Six Questions to Evaluate the White House’s Proposal to Extend Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits – Urban Institute
Vague Offers of Cash Fail to Address Looming Premium Spikes for Marketplace Enrollees – Center on Budget
Eligibility Cliff on ACA Tax Credits Would Make Health Care Unaffordable for Middle-Class Families – Urban Institute
Expanding Health Savings Accounts Would Do Little to Improve Access to Affordable Health Care – Center on Budget
ACA Premium Spikes Will Derail Disabled People’s Careers – Center on American Progress
Congress’ Failure To Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Greatly Increase Health Insurance Costs for Small-Business People – Center on American Progress

How will the shutdown end?

A bipartisan budget is needed to stop health insurance premiums from increasing by 114 percent, on average, for more than 20 million Americans.

A bipartisan budget is needed that cannot be undone with a partisan vote.

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Notes

States

Reports

States

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