With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise.

The Senate is scheduled to vote Thursday on two competing healthcare plans meant to address healthcare costs likely to rise in the new year.

Senate Republicans plan to vote this week on a likely futile plan to counter Democrats’ push to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies as health care costs for more than 20 million people are set to spike on Jan.

Many lawmakers have reported receiving a deluge of calls from constituents about the Unemployment Insurance Agency's pursuit of overpaid jobless aid.

Gallup polling reveals stark partisan divide on Obamacare, with 91% of Democrats approving, compared to just 15% of Republicans supporting the healthcare program.

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