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Sarah Kliff

Sarah Kliff

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Sarah Kliff

    Politics
    The biggest winner at the Republican debates is ObamacareThe biggest winner at the Republican debates is Obamacare
    Politics

    This is a party that spent five years casting vote after vote after vote to repeal President Obama’s signature domestic policy accomplishment.

    By Sarah Kliff
    archives
    Donald Trump makes a really good point about tonight’s Republican debateDonald Trump makes a really good point about tonight’s Republican debate
    Politics
    The police’s infuriating response to Ahmed Mohamed’s arrestThe police’s infuriating response to Ahmed Mohamed’s arrest
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    Politics

    The police say the 14-year-old in a NASA shirt had to be handcuffed “for his safety.”

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    CBO: 630,000 women could lose access to care if Planned Parenthood is defundedCBO: 630,000 women could lose access to care if Planned Parenthood is defunded
    Politics

    “The people most likely to experience reduced access to care would probably reside in areas without access to other health care clinics.”

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    3 charts Obamacare opponents will have trouble explaining3 charts Obamacare opponents will have trouble explaining
    Politics

    Obamacare significantly reduced the number of uninsured Americans.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Obamacare punishes hospitals that see poor patients, study findsObamacare punishes hospitals that see poor patients, study finds
    Politics

    The White House says this program saves lives — but health experts now worry it could do harm, too.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Abortion
    A GOP strategist thinks Republicans would win a shutdown fight over Planned ParenthoodA GOP strategist thinks Republicans would win a shutdown fight over Planned Parenthood
    Abortion

    “If Democrats have to defend the actions of Planned Parenthood, when a news show is showing a split screen with the video and asking for comment, at some point the pressure becomes too much to bear.”

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Stat check: No, Planned Parenthood does not get $500 million in federal fundsStat check: No, Planned Parenthood does not get $500 million in federal funds
    Politics

    The myth abounds, and it is animating the latest drama on Capitol Hill.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Health Care
    A government shutdown fight is brewing. This one is over Planned Parenthood.A government shutdown fight is brewing. This one is over Planned Parenthood.
    Health Care

    This fight is shaping up into the biggest policy clash of the rest of the year.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Health Care
    There’s another Obamacare lawsuit — and it just won a big victoryThere’s another Obamacare lawsuit — and it just won a big victory
    Health Care

    If the court ultimately finds in Republicans’ favor, the decision would have sweeping implications, significantly reshaping the relationship between the executive and legislature.

    By Sarah Kliff and Andrew Prokop