John O'Connor appears in the following:
Senate Democrats Block a GOP Health Bill, But More Debate Looms
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Bolstered by a late Tuesday vote, Democrats are girding for more debate and more amendments this week that would repeal Obamacare.
Democrats Focus on Economic Issues to Rebuild After Election Losses
Monday, July 24, 2017
Maybe New York City and rural Virginia aren't that different after all.
Rank And File May Go Their Own Way On Health Care
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Centrist Republicans and Democrats are ready to come up with their own fix for Obamacare.
How New York And New Jersey's 2018 Congressional Races Are Shaping Up
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Several incumbents could face off against well-funded challengers.
Draft House Budget Includes $900 Million For Gateway Project
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
If the money is included in the final House budget, work can start replacing a failing New Jersey bridge.
While GOP Health Bill Remains in Limbo, See How it Affects You
Monday, July 10, 2017
While Senate Republicans appear no closer to an agreement about how to repeal and replace Obamacare, Democrats are voicing their support for a public option.
The Three Key Choices Sen. Schumer Made to Save Obamacare
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
It's a temporary reprieve, but allies and experts say if Democrats are able to save Obamacare, it could depend on some strategic decisions made by Sen. Chuck Schumer.
Schumer, Democrats Play Hardball to Delay Republican Health Care Bill
Monday, June 19, 2017
The more time they have before voting on it, the more Democrats have a chance to build opposition against the GOP bill.
Schumer, Senate Democrats Ask For Meeting With Republicans About Health Care Bill
Friday, June 16, 2017
Republicans are writing the bill behind closed doors.
House Not Pushing Senate on New York Medicaid Change
Thursday, June 15, 2017
The change was key to passage in the House, but upstate Rep. Chris Collins says he hasn't spoken with Senators about his own amendment, and he doesn't know if it will be in their bill.
Trump Raising Money for New Jersey Ally Who Helped with Obamacare Repeal Effort
Friday, June 09, 2017
Tom MacArthur helped wrangle a House deal on the repeal — but don't call it a thank-you gift.
Gillibrand Presses Feds on Medical Care for Immigrant Detainees
Monday, June 05, 2017
The New York Democrat has sent a list of questions to the Department of Homeland Security, following reports that at least 8 immigrants in detention have died since October.
Trump's Proposed Budget Prompts Local Leaders To Sound Alarm
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
President Donald Trump’s budget would boost military spending and reduce taxes at the expense of a wide array of domestic programs that affect the region.
'The MacArthur Amendment' Bites Its Author Back
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
A Jersey congressman broke the deadlock over the GOP health care bill. But the backlash from colleagues prompted him to step down as co-chairman of the moderate Tuesday Group.
Ethics Complaint Filed Over Frelinghuysen Fundraising Letter
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
A government watchdog says Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen abused his position by highlighting a bank employee's liberal activism.
Trump's Rise Gives Gillibrand a Long-Awaited Opportunity
Monday, May 15, 2017
Once overshadowed by the woman she replaced, Hillary Clinton, and New York’s senior senator, Chuck Schumer, Gillibrand has emerged as a vocal leader of the opposition to President Trump.
At Town Halls Across the Country, Constituents Show Discontent
Friday, May 12, 2017
A series of town halls across the country this week saw constituents erupt in anger over the Congressional efforts to reform health care.
New Jersey Liberals Give Republican an Earful
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Republican Congressman Tom MacArthur, an architect of the GOP's Obamacare replacement bill, held a town hall meeting in a Democratic stronghold.
Fewer Town Halls As House Heads Home For A Break
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
But two Republicans from New Jersey who cast key votes will hear from constituents.
Republicans Vote for Trumpcare While Hoping Something Better Comes Along
Friday, May 05, 2017
Whether the Senate can fix the bill to the House's liking is a big question.
