The problem the Democrats face in the current standoff is how to weigh these distinct forms of pain: immediate to a known universe of political allies; or long-term to a broader universe of, most importantly, swing voters.
Medicaid
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Unveiled Today: The First Politically Viable Wealth Tax
A proposed 2026 California ballot measure would tax billionaires’ fortunes to fund imperiled health access for 15 million state Medicaid recipients. The spillover effects of its presence on the midterm-election ballot should be considerable.
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‘TrumpRx’ Is Another Pretend Solution for High Drug Prices
The proposed government website will just refer people to the drug companies, which use direct-to-consumer pricing to distract from continued high profits.
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Democrats Offer a (Partial) No Kings Budget
Provisions in the counteroffer to a continuing resolution would prevent illegal withholding of funds and partisan budget cuts.
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The Coming Crisis in Health Care and the Crisis We Already Have
Why we can’t put Humpty Dumpty back together again
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Are Senate Democrats Growing a Spine?
Today on TAP: We could see much tougher terms for a budget deal, including letting Trump’s Republicans take the fall for a government shutdown.
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Democrats Bet Briefly Preventing a Health Insurance Apocalypse Is Good Politics
Their ask in exchange for avoiding a government shutdown is an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies. What happens when Republicans say no?
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The Prospect Weekly Roundup: Shredding the Safety Net, but Hey, New Coke!
On our live show, David and Emma Janssen discuss the ways Republicans try to stealthily cut down social services, the Make America Healthy Again movement, and more.
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Countdown Clock Begins for Giant Health Insurance Premium Increases
In around 90 days, millions of Americans will learn about out-of-pocket cost hikes of more than 75 percent on average.