5 Charts That Explain The CBO Report On The Republican Health Plan
See how the new health care bill would affect the uninsured, the cost of coverage and the federal deficit, according to a budget analysis.
Health & Safety
Individual Insurance Market Could Take A Hit Under GOP Health Plan
The Congressional Budget Office predicts big changes in the individual insurance market if Republicans succeed in passing a bill to replace Obamacare.
This Garden Connects Bangladeshi Women With Restaurants — And Each Other
The female-run Bandhu Gardens in Michigan sells surplus vegetables from backyards and hosts pop-up dinners and cooking classes to help meet the needs of recent immigrants and their families back home.
A Blind Theatergoer's 'Hamilton' Lawsuit Aims Spotlight On Broadway Accessibility
The class-action suit brought against the hit musical doesn't seek damages. The attorneys say the hope is to draw attention to Broadway's spotty record in serving audiences with disabilities.
Love In The Time Of Repeal And Replace
One couple sped up their wedding plans because of concern over how a GOP health plan might affect them. The bride had bad experiences in getting health insurance before Obamacare.
NC Insurance Coverage Gains For Kids, But Report Gives 'F' For Child Poverty
North Carolina is receiving high marks for the number of children with health insurance coverage. But a new study also raises some major concerns.
Key In GOP Health Care Overhaul: Massive Changes To Medicaid
The American Health Care Act calls for big cuts for the program that serves low-income people, people with disabilities and the elderly. As a candidate, President Trump promised "no cuts" to Medicaid.
Why The Famine In South Sudan Keeps Getting Worse
The U.N. says Sudan — and three other countries — are the scene of catastrophic famine. What are the causes?
Former CBO Director Responds To Report On GOP Health Care Bill
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Douglas Holtz-Eakin, former director of the Congressional Budget Office, about the CBO report on the cost of the latest health care bill and the group's overall reliability in predicting the cost of such legislation.
Republicans Divided Over Health Care Bill After Critical CBO Report
Republicans are divided over the health care plan being pushed by the House speaker and the White House, which congressional analysts say will mean 24 million fewer people insured in 10 years.