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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    American College of Physicians on AHCA: “I’ve never seen a bill that will do more harm to health”American College of Physicians on AHCA: “I’ve never seen a bill that will do more harm to health”
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    A brutal assessment from a major doctors group.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Nancy Pelosi was right: Democrats had to pass the bill so people could find out what’s in itNancy Pelosi was right: Democrats had to pass the bill so people could find out what’s in it
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    A former speaker’s vindication.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Paul Ryan says he’s been “dreaming” of Medicaid cuts since he was “drinking out of kegs”Paul Ryan says he’s been “dreaming” of Medicaid cuts since he was “drinking out of kegs”
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    At last, a chance to take people’s health insurance away.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    White House says Meals on Wheels is “not showing any results.” Research says otherwise.White House says Meals on Wheels is “not showing any results.” Research says otherwise.
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    Shockingly, delivering meals to seniors leads to healthier, better-fed seniors.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump to Tucker Carlson: “I know” counties that voted for me will lose under the Republican health planTrump to Tucker Carlson: “I know” counties that voted for me will lose under the Republican health plan
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    “A lot of things aren’t consistent.”

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s budget blueprint is a war on the future of the American economyTrump’s budget blueprint is a war on the future of the American economy
    Politics

    Where we’re going, we won’t need science or education. Except we will.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s hiring the Bear Stearns economist who promised the economy was fine right before it went bankruptTrump’s hiring the Bear Stearns economist who promised the economy was fine right before it went bankrupt
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    Famous last words: “Don’t panic about the credit market.”

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    What is Donald Trump hiding in his tax returns?What is Donald Trump hiding in his tax returns?
    Politics

    It’s obviously not what Rachel Maddow revealed Tuesday night.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Close Trump friend says ditch Paul Ryan’s plan and embrace universal health careClose Trump friend says ditch Paul Ryan’s plan and embrace universal health care
    Politics

    Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy calls for Medicaid for all.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The CBO’s other bombshell: the Affordable Care Act isn’t implodingThe CBO’s other bombshell: the Affordable Care Act isn’t imploding
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    Trump can “fix” Obamacare by doing nothing.

    By Matthew Yglesias