The new legislation has the backing of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Our national health system is seen as a treasure in Britain yet viewed as an alien, dangerous concept to many in the United States.

Sixty-six percent of Americans want Trump and Congress to work on legislation to bolster the health insurance marketplaces.

Religious groups that had opposed the mandate were pleased with the administration's action.

“The health of the American people is incredibly important...you just don’t railroad something through, something you’ve just whipped together in the last couple of weeks.”

During an exchange with a nun at a town hall, the Republican leader of the House argued that government is ineffective in fighting poverty.