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Health On The Hill: Democrats On Defense As Republicans Plan Attack On Health Law

House Republicans are holding committee hearings this week on the health law’s provisions governing Medicare, abortion and small business. Meanwhile, in remarks Monday, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius signaled that the administration would take steps to make sure that a long-term health insurance program created in the law is financially sustainable.

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