The Reason Obamacare Is So Hard to Fix

Obamacare had problems even before it launched in 2014. Marketplace websites were glitchy during the open enrollment period, frustrating many would-be customers. Sweeping changes ushered in by the Affordable Care Act, the law creating Obamacare, all but guaranteed that premiums would increase—which they did by 23 percent in the program’s first year. We had a

3 Reasons Why Obamacare Is So Hard to Fix

Obamacare had problems even before it launched in 2014. Marketplace websites were glitchy during the open enrollment period, frustrating many would-be customers. Sweeping changes ushered in by the Affordable Care Act, the law creating Obamacare, all but guaranteed that premiums would increase—which they did by 23 percent in the program’s first year. We had a

Rep. Tony Gonzales Says He Won’t Seek Reelection

Flanked by members of the Congressional Hispanic Conference, co-chair Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Feb. 1, 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced late Thursday night he will not seek reelection, coming amid calls from GOP leadership to abandon his bid. “After