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Samantha Handler

Policy Reporter
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Samantha has covered policy on Capitol Hill since 2021. Samantha authors Punchbowl News’ policy newsletter, The Portal, writing about a broad range of issues from transportation to health care. Before joining Punchbowl News, Samantha covered intellectual property and tax policy at Bloomberg, so she’s no stranger to complex legislation. Samantha is a graduate of Northwestern University,and was born and raised in Los Angeles.

Latest from Samantha Handler

Key GOP moderate prepping Obamacare plan
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is preparing to unveil an Obamacare subsidy bill this week that he’s betting can finally unite backers of the expiring credits.
House
House Dem leaders whip against SCORE Act
House Democratic leadership is whipping against the SCORE Act, a bill that regulates how college athletes can earn money on their name, image and likeness.
House
Johnson: Health care bill coming soon
Speaker Mike Johnson said that Republicans will soon release a health care bill, but he doesn’t know what it will include.
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Trump’s perilous path on health care
Trump appeared ready to roll out a health care proposal to address Obamacare subsidies, but the W.H.’s decision to pause underscores how difficult it’ll be.
White House
Asked and answered: Brown Bag Lunch
We got lots of questions during our 30-minute huddle with Premium members and wanted to follow up on some we couldn’t get to.
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