Politics & Policy Obama’s No-Exception HHS Mandate: An Unnecessary Fight that Backfired By James C. Capretta October 27, 2017 Obamacare’s contraceptive mandate was an unnecessary fight that backfired on the left.
NR PLUS Magazine Cut the Payroll Tax By James C. Capretta October 16, 2017 It will help middle-class households and boost growth.
Politics & Policy What Might Have Been By James C. Capretta August 19, 2017 Betting on a long-shot strategy, congressional Republicans squandered their chance to enact their legislative agenda.
Politics & Policy The GOP’s Ongoing Health-Care Confusion By James C. Capretta July 7, 2017 The health-care amendment offered by Ted Cruz and Mike Lee won’t lower costs or create a truly free market.
Politics & Policy The GOP Is Right: Medicaid Needs Fundamental Reform By James C. Capretta June 26, 2017 The Senate’s Medicaid reforms are not perfect — but they are an important step toward reforming American health care.
Politics & Policy The Trump Administration Might Squander Its First Year By James C. Capretta April 20, 2017 The president and the GOP need some legislative wins on taxes and heath care in the administration’s first year.
Politics & Policy Unraveling the Obamacare Mandate By James C. Capretta January 19, 2017 Trump can provide relief from the Obamacare mandate to the many religious groups that should never have been in the government’s crosshairs.
Politics & Policy The GOP Must Be Practical When Replacing the ACA By James C. Capretta January 12, 2017 Repeal of Obamacare is a must, but Republicans must map out a path forward to a market-based plan with bipartisan appeal beforehand.
Politics & Policy Obamacare Is Sick, but It’s Not Dying Anytime Soon By James C. Capretta October 27, 2016 Despite worrisome premium increases, Obamacare won’t die anytime soon. But it’s problems will persist as long as Democrats stay in power.
Politics & Policy Misguided Opposition to Free Trade Is Bipartisan By James C. Capretta October 24, 2016 Pressing Congress to approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Obama faces resistance. Misguided opposition to free trade is bipartisan.