Topic: U.S. Republican Party
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The troubled healthcare industry, recently a problem for Democrats facing voter anger over President Barack Obama's overhaul law, is now plaguing Republicans hoping to take the White House in 2012.The health law proved a liability for Democrats in the ...
CHICAGO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said he challenged Republicans to try to repeal his landmark healthcare reform in private budget talks last week, taunting his opponents with a question: "You think we're stupid?"In one of three political fund-raisers for his re-election ...
US President Barack Obama Friday denied claims his historic health care reform was a "job crushing, granny threatening, budget-busting monstrosity," slamming Republicans bent on repealing the law.Obama, driving home messages from his State of the Union address on Tuesday charged that plans ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives, back to work after the attempted assassination of one of its members, on Tuesday staged a toned-down debate on a bill to repeal President Barack Obama's overhaul of the U.S. healthcare industry."In the wake of ...
Taking control of the House, GOP rushes toward political fight against Obama White HouseTaking control of the House at last, Republicans are rushing straight into a political fight with President Barack Obama over health care and changes in Washington they say voters ...
President Barack Obama, heading back to Washington where a new divided Congress awaits, said Tuesday he expects Republicans will try to stall his reforms but ultimately will work with him to improve the battered US economy."You know, I think that there's going ...
Sebelius says GOP's health care repeal would take away freedoms; put insurers back in chargeRepublican repeal of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law would take away personal freedoms and put power back in the hands of insurance companies, the administration's top ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The future of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform will be at stake after Republicans take charge of the House of Representatives on Wednesday following their gains at midterm elections last year.Here are some questions and answers about the political ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the House of Representatives plan to hold a vote in January to repeal President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul and say they have nearly enough support to override a presidential veto of the repeal, a top lawmaker said ...
Republicans eagerly geared up for a battle in Congress this week, warning Democrats of an aggressive push to slash spending and an early assault on President Barack Obama's signature health care reform.With most politicians already eyeing the 2012 presidential election, the US ...