Robert King

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"I don't believe we should cast all pharmaceutical companies in the same light," said Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., during a hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging on generic prices. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

GOP defends industry at drug price hearing

Robert King · December 9, 2015 9:40 pm

Administration officials have admitted that the third year of enrollment in health plans offered through the Obamacare marketplaces will prove the most challenging yet. (AP Photo)

Lawmakers angry states may improperly collect Obamacare fees

Robert King · December 9, 2015 6:16 pm

South Carolina's co-op follows four other co-ops that have decided to close up shop in the past two weeks. The co-ops were created to offer more competition for consumers on the Obamacare health insurance exchanges.Â (AP file photo/Lynne Sladky)

For millions, Obamacare coverage more expensive than penalties

Robert King · December 9, 2015 4:09 pm

Local governments need naloxone as an antidote to heroin overdoses, but the price is soaring. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

High drug prices collide with efforts to stop overdoses

Robert King · December 9, 2015 5:01 am

Andy Slavitt has been acting administrator of CMS since Marilyn Tavenner left earlier this year to become a lobbyist for the insurance industry. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

Key Obamacare official faces questions over use of funds

Robert King · December 8, 2015 5:01 am

Obamacare will not offer a special open enrollment period for people who are going to be hit by the law's penalty for not getting health insurance. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

No extra enrollment time for Obamacare

Robert King · December 7, 2015 8:44 pm

E-cigarette regs give industry the vapors

Robert King · December 5, 2015 5:01 am

Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., right, next to Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., center, takes a microphone from Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, before speaking after attending Friday prayers at Dar al-Hijrah Mosque in Falls Church, Va. on Friday. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Democrats visit mosque to show solidarity

Robert King · December 4, 2015 9:31 pm

Bill would eliminate a fine for employers who give their workers money for their own healthcare coverage. (AP Photo/Bradley C. Bower, File)

Business groups push for help on avoiding IRS health fines

Robert King · December 4, 2015 4:43 pm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new study Thursday offering the first definitive account of U.S. cases of a strain of carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae, which is commonly referred to as "nightmare bacteria." (AP Photo/Centers for Disease Control)

‘Nightmare’ superbug may be on the rise

Robert King · December 3, 2015 6:02 pm

"Democrats are ready to take action to address this crisis, but House Republicans are continuing to pretend it does not exist." (AP File Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Partisan attacks mark Dem drug price hearing

Robert King · December 3, 2015 5:01 am

In a new analysis, Kaiser and Georgetown University looked at 12 specialty drugs used to treat four diseases: cancer, hepatitis C, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Seniors face high costs for pricey drugs

Robert King · December 2, 2015 6:20 pm