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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    Politics
    The political power of preexisting conditions, explainedThe political power of preexisting conditions, explained
    Politics

    Watch Joe Manchin literally gun down the anti-Obamacare lawsuit.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    The week’s 4 most important health care storiesThe week’s 4 most important health care stories
    Politics

    An OxyContin magnate wants to treat addiction; the GOP has a new, misleading attack on Medicare-for-all, and more.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    The 7 most important moments in Obama’s blistering critique of Trump and the GOPThe 7 most important moments in Obama’s blistering critique of Trump and the GOP
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    “It did not start with Donald Trump.”

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Somebody posing as Beto O’Rourke’s campaign sent texts proposing voter fraudSomebody posing as Beto O’Rourke’s campaign sent texts proposing voter fraud
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    An “impostor” asked for help transporting undocumented immigrants to vote.

    By Dylan Scott
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    The new anti-Obamacare lawsuit heads to court today. Scholars think it’s “absurd.”The new anti-Obamacare lawsuit heads to court today. Scholars think it’s “absurd.”
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    Let’s talk about severability and congressional intent.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    One of Obamacare’s big experiments to lower costs is working surprisingly wellOne of Obamacare’s big experiments to lower costs is working surprisingly well
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    The least-sexy news in health care these days — bundled payments — might also be the most important.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Brett Kavanaugh is a very unpopular Supreme Court pickBrett Kavanaugh is a very unpopular Supreme Court pick
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    A historically divisive Supreme Court nomination, explained in 8 polls.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Medicaid expansion’s private option is nearly goneMedicaid expansion’s private option is nearly gone
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    Several states seem to be leaving behind private insurance subsidies in exchange for work requirements.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Who could be appointed to replace John McCain in the Senate, and the process behind it, explainedWho could be appointed to replace John McCain in the Senate, and the process behind it, explained
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    The appointee, a Republican likely named by Gov. Doug Ducey, will hold McCain’s seat until the next elections in 2020.

    By Emily Stewart and Dylan Scott
    Politics
    The success of Medicaid expansion, explained in 5 chartsThe success of Medicaid expansion, explained in 5 charts
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    In Ohio, for the people eligible for expanded Medicaid, the share of uninsured fell by more than half.

    By Dylan Scott