On the failed ‘skinny’ repeal of Obamacare
Jul 28, 2017
Molly Reynolds, fellow in Governance Studies, discusses the implications of the late-night health care vote that once again halted progress on Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
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On the transgender military ban
Jul 26, 2017
Elaine Kamarck, senior fellow in Governance Studies and founding director of the Center for Effective Public Management, discusses President Trump's decision to forbid transgender individuals from serving in the military and considers previous rulings on inclusion in the...
On the presidential pardon
Jul 21, 2017
John Hudak, a senior fellow in Governance Studies, discusses the political legitimacy and risks associated with the possibility of President Trump pardoning his relatives and aides in the midst of the special counsel's investigation.
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On the inaugural U.S.-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue
Jul 20, 2017
David Dollar, senior fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center, explains the differences between the modern U.S. and Chinese economies and outlines why the Trump Administration should exercise caution when blaming trade imbalance on China.
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On the failed health care bill
Jul 19, 2017
Molly Reynolds, fellow in Governance Studies, describes why it has been so difficult for Senate Republicans to even begin writing legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare and outlines the uncertainties in the future of national health care policy.
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