Tag: Robert King

President Trump signed into law the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 on Friday. It reauthorizes a program in which drug and device makers pay the FDA a fee for every new product application, and the agency uses that money to hire more people and speed up approvals. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Trump aims to take on ‘slow’ FDA

Robert King · March 1, 2017 2:40 am

It's Festivus once again, and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., not breaking from holiday tradition, took to Twitter for his annual #AiringofGrievances. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Paul dismisses Obamacare in Kentucky as mostly free Medicaid

Robert King · February 28, 2017 11:20 pm

Drug re-importation isn't a new issue, but has gained steam again since Trump said that he wanted to lower prices. (Wikimedia Commons)

Democrats call on Trump to support drug re-import bill

Robert King · February 28, 2017 6:29 pm

The refundable tax credits are a key part of potential legislation to gut the law. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Freedom Caucus leader won’t vote for GOP Obamacare repeal plan with refundable tax credits

Robert King · February 27, 2017 10:04 pm

"We do not want one single one of our citizens to lose access to quality healthcare. I think we are all unified in that," McAuliffe said. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Stark divisions among governors on Medicaid, Obamacare

Robert King · February 27, 2017 8:04 pm

At least 23,000 people die from superbugs each year and at least 2 million people get infected with bacteria resistant to antibiotics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Janice Carr/CDC via AP)

World Health Organization just put out the scariest list ever

Robert King · February 27, 2017 5:19 pm

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, the head of the National Governors Association, noted that the GOP is trying to reconcile campaign rhetoric about repealing Obamacare. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Governors worried about fate of Medicaid expansion

Robert King · February 25, 2017 5:01 am

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi slammed a leaked draft plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, saying it cuts coverage and amounts to a tax break for the wealthy. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Obamacare replacement plan “dangerous,” top Democrats say.

Robert King · February 24, 2017 9:31 pm

"Across the country I see a lot of weak-kneed Republicans right now," said Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Conservative lawmaker doubts Obamacare repeal will happen

Robert King · February 24, 2017 8:28 pm

A poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation found 48 percent had a favorable view of the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Poll: Obamacare gaining popularity

Robert King · February 24, 2017 3:52 pm

"I do believe you will see greater enforcement" of federal laws that make recreational use of marijuana illegal, said Sean Spicer. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Spicer hints at tighter pot enforcement

Robert King · February 23, 2017 9:00 pm

Boehner said Republicans will wind up merely fixing Obamacare. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Boehner: GOP won’t replace Obamacare

Robert King · February 23, 2017 4:55 pm