By — Richard Lardner, Associated Press Richard Lardner, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-ryan-expected-address-senate-gop-health-care-bill Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Ryan says House wants to move on Iran, Russia sanctions bill Politics Jun 22, 2017 11:03 AM EDT House Speaker Paul Ryan addressed the Senate Republicans’ plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act today, including sanctions against Iran and Russia. Watch his remarks in the player above. WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan is expressing support for a popular bill to hit Iran and Russia with sanctions. He says work is underway to resolve a procedural snag. Speaking to reporters Thursday, the Wisconsin Republican says “we want to get moving” on the sanctions bill. The measure was written by the Senate, where it passed last week on a 98-2 vote. Now the House must act. At issue is a constitutional requirement that requires legislation involving revenue to come from the House. Ryan says the House Foreign Affairs Committee is examining the legislation “to make sure that the bill is written the right way.” Democrats have accused Republicans of stalling the bill at the behest of the Trump administration, which they say wants it weakened. WATCH: What we learned from GOP victories in Georgia and South Carolina We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Richard Lardner, Associated Press Richard Lardner, Associated Press
House Speaker Paul Ryan addressed the Senate Republicans’ plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act today, including sanctions against Iran and Russia. Watch his remarks in the player above. WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan is expressing support for a popular bill to hit Iran and Russia with sanctions. He says work is underway to resolve a procedural snag. Speaking to reporters Thursday, the Wisconsin Republican says “we want to get moving” on the sanctions bill. The measure was written by the Senate, where it passed last week on a 98-2 vote. Now the House must act. At issue is a constitutional requirement that requires legislation involving revenue to come from the House. Ryan says the House Foreign Affairs Committee is examining the legislation “to make sure that the bill is written the right way.” Democrats have accused Republicans of stalling the bill at the behest of the Trump administration, which they say wants it weakened. WATCH: What we learned from GOP victories in Georgia and South Carolina We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now