Tag: Repeal
Trump’s attack on ‘Obamacare’ gives Democrats a fresh issue
President Donald Trump is calling on Republicans to revive the effort to quash the Affordable Care Act, handing Democrats an opportunity to unite in defense of the law as they try to move past the Russia investigation and win the White House in 2020.
UPDATE: Kentucky House changes course on ex-speaker investigation
The Kentucky House has voted to disband a special committee that was formed to investigate a sexual harassment settlement secretly signed by the Republican ex-House speaker.
Senate GOP leader skeptical about another run at health law
The top Senate Republican is skeptical at best about revisiting the Senate's botched efforts to dismantle Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act despite one GOP lawmaker's insistence the health care law will be scrapped.
Facing challenges, McConnell says ‘that’s the way it is’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says people should not be surprised by the challenges that come with governing, saying that's the way it is in the U.S.
McConnell: Senate ‘Obamacare’ repeal vote coming next week
Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote early next week on trying to move ahead on a straight-up repeal of Barack Obama's health care law.
McConnell says Senate to vote on straight repeal
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote "sometime in the near future" on repealing the Obama health care law.
McConnell gives up on GOP health care bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky gave up on the revised GOP health care bill late Monday night after two more Republican senators said they would oppose the bill.
VP Pence visiting Lexington to discuss healthcare
Vice President Mike Pence will be in Lexington Wednesday to discuss healthcare reform with local business owners.
Dozens Rally for Healthcare in Lexington
More than a hundred people rallied on the steps of the Fayette County Courthouse this afternoon protesting the repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
“Save My Care” Bus Tour Stops in Lexington
A touring health care advocacy group will be gathering along with the Kentucky Center for Equal Justice, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, and Kentucky Voices for Health at a press conference in downtown Lexington on Friday.
UPDATE: Kentucky House Passes Prevailing Wage Repeal
Construction workers hired for publicly financed projects would earn less money under a bill that has cleared the Republican-controlled state House of Representatives.
Coal Miners Worry Obamacare Repeal Could Mean Loss of Benefits
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WTVQ/CNN) - Coal miners in Eastern Kentucky are concerned that President-Elect Donald Trump's plan to repeal Obamacare may mean they'll lose black...
Bevin vows to tackle health care, marriage forms as governor
Kentucky Gov.-elect Matt Bevin vowed to remove the names of county clerks from marriage licenses and pledged to roll back the state's version of health care reform when he takes office next month.
Effort to repeal ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ law up for key votes
An effort to repeal the state's bill determining which spirits can be sold as "Tennessee Whiskey" faces key votes in the state House and Senate committees on Tuesday.
