Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act news - Today’s latest updates - Page 55

Watch CBS News

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from November 13, 2013

The White House finally released the number of Americans who have signed up for Obamacare. Less than one-third of the 106,000 Americans who are counted as enrolled did so by navigating HealthCare.gov; and, California's Filipino community, the largest in the country, is hoping and praying for the safety of friends and relatives affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Many are chipping in to the relief effort, sending medical supplies and meals and raising money for the storm victims.

Nov 13, 2013
21:09

Obama "discussing" Obamacare fixes with lawmakers, W.H. says

White House spokesman says the president is considering options to assist people whose coverage was canceled due to Obamacare regulations

Nov 13, 2013
02:01

GOP goal on Obamacare: To fix or to destroy?

With Obamacare's problems lingering, Republicans who have long opposed the law must now decide whether to repair it or scrap it

Nov 13, 2013
03:47

Democrats pile on Obamacare criticism

As the problems with the Affordable Care Act linger, more Democrats are betraying signs of anxiety about the political fallout

Nov 13, 2013
02:53

McConnell: U-turn on Obamacare's keep-your-plan claim "no accident"

Senate minority leader argues one of the Affordable Care Act's "top selling points" is now "a national punch line."

Nov 13, 2013
03:02

CMS official: "Anonymous shopper" program "failed testing"

Henry Chao, CMS' deputy chief information officer, denies HealthCare.gov's "anonymous shopper" program was disabled for political reasons

Nov 13, 2013
03:56

Cummings: "Nobody" believes GOP wants to fix HealthCare.gov

Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., welcomes oversight of Obamacare website problems, says Republicans are only interested in undoing the law

Nov 13, 2013
03:43

Issa: HealthCare.gov launch a "monumental failure"

House Oversight Committee chairman blames Obamacare website problems on people cutting corners to meet political deadlines

Nov 13, 2013
03:23

Conn. health exchange chief credits state's computer system with smooth rollout

Connecticut's state run health exchange expects to have 100,000 people enrolled by the end of March with an ultimate goal of 275,000. The head of the state's health exchange credits its computer system with the smooth rollout. Don Dahler reports.

Nov 12, 2013
01:45

Former President Clinton's comments focus even more attention on most glaring political problem facing Obamacare

Former President Bill Clinton said Tuesday that even if it means changing the law, President Barack Obama should keep his promise that those who liked their health insurance before Obamacare could keep their coverage. How is the White House reacting to the suggestion? Major Garrett reports.

Nov 12, 2013
01:36

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from November 12, 2013

While a massive international relief effort is underway, there is little evidence of it on the ground. Tacloban's airport was badly damaged by the typhoon and is currently without power, meaning planes can't land at night and aid workers are struggling to get supplies in; and, Scientists are at a loss to explain what is killing sea stars along the West Coast.

Nov 12, 2013
21:11

The irony is that all the information on the site comes from HealthCare.gov

John Blackstone reports on a website that lets users get quick answers about health insurance plans. The irony is that all the information on the site comes from HealthCare.gov.

Nov 12, 2013
02:16

The Wall Street Journal estimates only 40,000 to 50,000 people have enrolled for health insurance through the federal exchang

The Wall Street Journal estimates only 40,000 to 50,000 people have enrolled for health insurance through the federal exchange. The Obama administration has not released their numbers yet, but if they are very low, it could threaten the law's financial strength. CBS News White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.

Nov 12, 2013
01:48

HealthCare.gov project manager unaware of security risks

Congressional testimony raises new questions about rush to get website launched on time

Nov 11, 2013
02:28

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from November 11, 2013

A 20-foot wall of water crashed into Tacloban, sending homes out to sea and ships onto land. Thousands are still missing, makeshift shelters are overflowing and debris-clogged streets and collapsed roads have limited access to the hardest-hit areas; and, veterans were asked to describe their wartime experiences for a new book in exactly six words. Michelle Miller reports that it's helping some veterans find their own voices and begin their emotional recoveries.

Nov 11, 2013
21:21

Obamacare: Doctors unsure how to plan for patient influx

Wyatt Andrews reports on the confusion

Nov 11, 2013
02:42

Obamacare: Enrollment numbers expected this week

The White House is expected this week to release enrollment numbers for the first month of Obamacare

Nov 10, 2013
01:32

Miss the second half of the show? Bob Schieffer with former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. Plus, a panel of experts

Miss the second half of the show? Bob Schieffer sits down with former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. Plus, a panel of experts.

Nov 10, 2013
22:41

Amy Walter, John Dickerson, Phil Musser, and Stephanie Cutter discuss the Obamacare rollout, the Virginia governor's race, and more

Amy Walter, John Dickerson, Phil Musser, and Stephanie Cutter discuss the Obamacare rollout, the Virginia governor's race, Gov. Chris Christie's potential presidential bid, and more.

Nov 10, 2013
12:35

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta offers his thoughts on Iranian nuclear negotiations, Obamacare, NSA surveillance, and more

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta offers his thoughts on Iranian nuclear negotiations, Obamacare, NSA surveillance, and more.

Nov 10, 2013
09:19

Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., talks Obamacare, the future of the Republican Party, his own political future, and more

Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., talks Obamacare, the future of the Republican Party, his own political future, and more.

Nov 10, 2013
07:17

If there were an Oscar for Best Performance by a Website it would not go to the one that goes with the Affordable Care Act

If there were an Oscar for Best Performance by a Website it would not go to the one that goes with the Affordable Care Act. But is that a reason to discredit the health care law as a whole? Contributor Paula Poundstone has a letter for President Obama.

Nov 10, 2013
02:00

The latest on domestic politics and the negotiations over Iran's nuclear program

The latest on domestic politics and the negotiations over Iran's nuclear program with Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, and a panel of experts.

Nov 10, 2013
01:28

Indiana Rep. Todd Young slams the president for misleading Americans about keeping their insurance under Obamacare

Rep. Todd Young, R-Ind., says the president wasn't being truthful when he assured Americans they could keep their insurance plans under Obamacare.

Nov 9, 2013
04:20

Three San Francisco programmers took on the problems of healthcare.gov and constructed their own version of what the website should be

Three San Francisco programmers took on the problems of healthcare.gov and constructed their own version of what the website should be. Meet the team behind thehealthsherpa.com. John Blackstone reports.

Nov 9, 2013
02:07

ICE Arrests Undocumented Immigrants In NYC

Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens and crime

As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.

2H ago

FRANCE-POLITICS-GOVERNMENT-RELIGION-MONUMENT-HERITAGE

Notre Dame cathedral rebuilt more than 5 years after devastating fire

French President Emmanuel Macron has told workers who revived Paris' iconic, fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, that they "achieved what was thought impossible."

1H ago

What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market

Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.

32M ago

Jets scrambled as Russia, China warplanes approach South Korea

The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.

2H ago

Navy ship hit reef and sank after crew's "autopilot" error

The HMNZS Manawanui was the first ship New Zealand lost since World War II, and was one of nine ships in the country's small navy fleet.

3H ago

Ireland's 2024 election is underway. Here's what to know.

Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ever.

2H ago

Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.

16H ago

Teen hockey player killed by stray bullet driving home after game

Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.

2H ago

LEBANON-ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN-CONFLICT-CEASEFIRE

Israel and Hezbollah both claim ceasefire violations

The bursts of violence — with no reports of serious casualties — reflected the uneasy nature of the ceasefire that otherwise appeared to hold as Lebanese troops began to deploy in parts of southern Lebanon.

12H ago

U.S.

More U.S.

Costco wholesale storefront in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella

The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.

2M ago

What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market

Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.

32M ago

Did an Illinois firefighter have a secret he was willing to kill for?

When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.

1H ago

Teen hockey player killed by stray bullet driving home after game

Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.

2H ago

Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

10H ago

MoneyWatch

More MoneyWatch

Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella

The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.

2M ago

What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market

Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.

32M ago

Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

10H ago

How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams

Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.

13H ago

Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk

Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.

17H ago

Politics

More Politics

President Biden Pardons Two Turkeys Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday

The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

15H ago

Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.

16H ago

Donald Trump Campaigns For President In Raleigh, North Carolina

A look at Trump's campaign promise to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe

Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.

21H ago

Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition

"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."

19H ago

Trump Holds Campaign Event on U.S.-Mexico Border in Cochise County, Arizona

Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border

Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.

13H ago

HealthWatch

More HealthWatch

HealthWatch

Are there really risks to fluoride in water?

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.

28M ago
02:39

New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections

The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.

Nov 28

Close up of stuffed turkey during Thanksgiving meal with family toasting in the background.

Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.

Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.

Nov 28

man preparing thanksgiving dinner at home kitchen, giving a dog a piece of pumpkin pie to try

Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat

Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.

Nov 28

stethoscope on dollar banknotes as premium medical insurance concept. No people

A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?

An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.

Nov 27

World

More World

Notre Dame cathedral rebuilt more than 5 years after devastating fire

French President Emmanuel Macron has told workers who revived Paris' iconic, fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, that they "achieved what was thought impossible."

1H ago

Jets scrambled as Russia, China warplanes approach South Korea

The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.

2H ago

Ireland's 2024 election is underway. Here's what to know.

Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ever.

2H ago

Navy ship hit reef and sank after crew's "autopilot" error

The HMNZS Manawanui was the first ship New Zealand lost since World War II, and was one of nine ships in the country's small navy fleet.

3H ago

Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

10H ago

Entertainment

More Entertainment

Entertainment

Tyler Carson, the "Fiddler on the Rock"

Violinist Tyler Carson is known professionally as the "Fiddler on the Rock," for his performances from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Natalie Morales spoke with Carson about how an unexpected turn in his life drew him to the inspiring and spiritual landscape of beauty, hope and healing.

11M ago
06:53

Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow

The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.

16H ago

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book went on sale Friday. Here's where to buy it, and what it includes.

updated 16M ago

The Paley Center For Media Presents: The News Is Back: CBS This Morning And The Morning Landscape

Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit

In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.

Nov 28

Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.

Nov 27

Technology

More Technology

Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

10H ago

Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov 28

How AI powered robots are helping small farms

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

Mar 28
03:27

New report on how social media negatively impacts kids

Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media

Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

Nov 28

AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams

British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.

Nov 26
03:33

Science

More Science

NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"

Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.

Nov 27

Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty

Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.

Nov 27
03:30

Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing

Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.

Nov 27

Dishing up space food

At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.

Nov 24
03:47

How are U.S. winters permanently changing?

This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.

Nov 22
03:56

Crime

More Crime

Did an Illinois firefighter have a secret he was willing to kill for?

When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.

1H ago

Teen hockey player killed by stray bullet driving home after game

Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.

2H ago

Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed

Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."

18H ago

Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"

"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.

22H ago

dustin-463429997-873040798350582-4487928707270897907-n.jpg

Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder

Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.

Nov 28

Space

More Space

Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"

The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.

Nov 26

Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space

Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.

Nov 22

Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight

The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.

Nov 22
13:00

Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch

President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.

Nov 19
10:13

SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch

President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

Nov 19

Latest Galleries

More Latest Galleries

Notable Deaths in 2024

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Nov 18
72 photos

Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos

See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.

Nov 7
67 photos

The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield

The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.

Sep 5
20 photos

Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case

A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.

Aug 14
26 photos

Summer music heats up 2024

Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.

Sep 29
150 photos

Latest CBS News Videos

Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals

On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.

10M ago
05:47

Tyler Carson, the "Fiddler on the Rock"

11M ago
06:53

"60 Minutes" goes inside Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen next month after being ravaged by a fire more than five years ago. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker got a rare first look inside the rebuilt cathedral and spoke with Philippe Jost, the man who brought it back to life.

20M ago
03:08

Tips for saving cash this holiday season

Headed out to score some Black Friday deals? USA Today business editor Charisse Jones joins CBS News with some advice that might help you save some money on your holiday shopping.

21M ago
02:59

Are there really risks to fluoride in water?

28M ago
02:39