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August 16, 2021
Natalie Shure
Here’s a Terrible New Idea: Making the Unvaccinated Pay Higher Insurance Premiums
It may seem like a logical—even necessary—step to boost rates, but it would undermine many important health care reforms.
September 13, 2018
Mason Adams
How to Win in Trump Country
For Joe Manchin, it's simple: Keep it local. Focus on health care. And don't run against the president.
May 30, 2014
Jonathan Cohn
Obamacare Is Slashing Those Crazy COBRA Premiums
Conservatives say the law crushes liberty. See why this woman disagrees.
November 14, 2013
Jonathan Cohn
A Vote for the GOP's Obamacare "Fix" Is a Vote for Everything You Hate About Health Care
October 29, 2013
Jonathan Cohn
NBC's Obamacare "Scoop" Is Actually Three Years Old
But the underlying issue is a real one
September 4, 2013
Jonathan Cohn
WATCH: Bill Clinton Explains Obamacare
(He does it better than Obama does)
August 19, 2013
Jonathan Cohn
A Republican Cancer Survivor Sends His Party a Message on Obamacare
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