Tag: Robert King

Freedom Caucus leader Rep. Mark Meadows (right) wants Obamacare repeal legislation passed immediately. House Speaker Ryan (left) says he wants to get Obamacare legislation done by the end of the year. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Freedom Caucus wants Obamacare repeal vote now

Robert King · February 14, 2017 4:13 pm

Rep. Elijah Cummings, shown, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., expressed outrage that Marathon Pharmaceuticals planned to charge $89,000 a year for a drug that's widely available abroad for about $1,000 a year. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Another day, another drugmaker getting yelled at

Robert King · February 14, 2017 5:01 am

CEO says drugmaker will meet with advocates to explain company's plans and review the community's concerns. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

$89,000 drug delays launch

Robert King · February 13, 2017 11:01 pm

The Food and Drug Administration gave the nod to 22 new medications, after approving 45 in 2015. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

$89,000 price of new drug gets lawmakers riled up

Robert King · February 13, 2017 7:06 pm

Anti-abortion activists want more restrictions under President Trump's new Heath and Human Services Sec. Tom Price. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Anti-abortion groups eye new HHS chief to crack down on abortion

Robert King · February 13, 2017 5:01 am

The Senate advanced the nomination of Steve Mnuchin to lead the Treasury Department. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mnuchin advances in Senate

Robert King · February 10, 2017 7:31 am

The Senate early Friday morning narrowly confirmed Rep. Tom Price to serve as the next secretary of Health and Human Services. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate confirms Price as HHS secretary

Robert King · February 10, 2017 7:15 am

Insurer to get $214 million from feds for Obamacare

Robert King · February 9, 2017 9:14 pm

Insurer says U.S. consumers will be hurt by court's decision to block deal with Cigna. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Anthem to appeal merger block

Robert King · February 9, 2017 5:11 pm

Administration criticized about why replacement hasn't happened as soon as supporters hoped it would. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House eases timeline for Obamacare repeal

Robert King · February 8, 2017 10:21 pm

Democrats ask drug maker why it raised the price of an auto-injector of naloxone from $690 in 2014 to $4,500. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Senators fume over price hike of overdose antidote

Robert King · February 8, 2017 6:47 pm

Overall, Humana reported losing $486 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

Humana announces 69 percent drop in Obamacare customers

Robert King · February 8, 2017 4:10 pm