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The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is a U.S. federal law signed by President Barack Obama in 2010. It expanded health insurance coverage, regulated individual and employer markets, and reduced healthcare costs and income inequality.
The Affordable Health Care for America Act was a bill introduced by the House of Representatives in 2009 to reform the US health care system. It was later amended by the Senate and became the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was signed by President Obama in 2010.
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, was signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010. It introduced major changes and expansions to the U.S. healthcare system, which took effect over several years and faced various challenges and controversies.
The Affordable Care Act put in place 10 essential health benefits that health insurance policies must cover. These policies include those offered through a state Marketplace, sold on the ...
Former President Barack Obama made his first public appearance at the White House since leaving office, attending a Tuesday event celebrating the Affordable Care Act.
Introduced in the House as H.R. 1628 by Diane Black (R-TN) on March 20, 2017; Committee consideration by House Energy and Commerce Committee: passed as "Budget Reconciliation Legislative Recommendations Relating to Repeal and Replace of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" on March 9, 2017 (); House Ways and Means Committee: passed on March 9, 2017 as "Budget Reconciliation ...
On a healthcare bill, no less. The discussions began after the Republicans’ “skinny” repeal plan for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) suffered a narrow defeat a week and a half ago.
The bill was the 61st time that the House had voted to fully or partially repeal the Affordable Care Act. The bill also would have removed federal funding for Planned Parenthood for one year. The bill was expected to be vetoed by President Obama should it pass the Senate. [27]