Rachel Roubein
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Trump transition toolbox
Learn about Trump's latest cabinet picks, the remaining positions left to fill, his first 100 days plan, transition team, SCOTUS picks and policy stances → Read More
Pharma, Hospitals Seen as Winners in “Cures” Package
Democrats scaled back expectations for the health research package as industry stakeholders celebrate favorable provisions. → Read More
Zika Is in the U.S. Now, But Experts Fear We’re Not Prepared to Fight It
The first domestic Zika infections raised questions about state and local health departments’ ability to combat the virus. → Read More
Democrats Have A Health Care Platform, But Not Much Appetite To Fight For It
Democrats want to legislate on health care, but it may be time for other issues to take center stage in a Democratic administration. → Read More
Congress’ Inaction On Zika Funding Could Cost The U.S. More In the Long Run
Preventing a disease can be easier, cheaper than containing it, public-health officials say. → Read More
Reviving Obamacare’s Thorniest Debate: the Public Option
Both Clinton and Obama support a government-run plan. But its design and politics have always been divisive. → Read More
Wednesday Q+A With Rep. Kevin Brady
The Ways and Means chairman is leading the GOP’s Obamacare replacement effort. → Read More
Zika Funding Stalls With No Clear Path Forward
The two parties traded blame after Democrats blocked a GOP-authored package in the Senate. → Read More
House GOP Health Plan Sets Up Contrast With Trump
Unlike their presumptive nominee, House Republicans wade deep into the details of how to replace Obamacare. → Read More
A Push to Lift the Ban on Gay Blood Donors
Lawmakers want a one-year prohibition on sexually active men changed to individual testing. → Read More
Ethics Office Survives Another Attack
The House voted against cutting funds from the Office of Congressional Ethics, deflecting the latest salvo from a member who felt wronged by the agency. → Read More
The Insurance Piece of the Drug-Crisis Puzzle
As overdose fatalities increase, lawmakers and advocates want to make sure rehab and other treatments are properly covered. → Read More
Veterans Bill Could Blaze a Path for More Marijuana Legislation
Congress is close to loosening restrictions on medical marijuana for veterans. → Read More
House and Senate Pursue Separate Zika Funding Paths
Both chambers are now moving forward, but the dollar amounts and legislative strategies are very different. → Read More
In Rural America, Obamacare Has a Competition Problem
How many health insurance choices consumers have depends largely on where they live. → Read More
Recovery Groups Use Recess to Lobby on Opioids Bill
A host of organizations are pushing for the House’s legislation to be more similar to what already passed the Senate. → Read More
How Democrats Would Change Obamacare
If they keep the White House and win the Senate—and don’t have to focus their energy on blocking repeal—Democrats have some things about the Affordable Care Act they’d like to fix. → Read More
More Zika Money Is Coming, But Timing Remains Unclear
GOP appropriators have some questions for the Obama administration before they agree to a supplemental bill. → Read More
Parker Institute Set to ‘Shift Paradigm’ in Cancer Drug Development: Focus on Immunotherapy
Use this slide to gain an overview of immunotherapies as well as the details on the new Parker Institute → Read More
How the Addiction Lobby Got Its Bill
A relatively informal group of advocates has become a coherent D.C. force, and now the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act is nearing the finish line. → Read More