Jul 20 GOP senators hunker down for last-ditch push for health care reform By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press Reviving the legislation will require party leaders to win support from at least 50 of the 52 GOP senators, a threshold they've been short of for weeks. Aiming to finally resolve the issue, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he'll… Continue reading
Jul 20 62 percent of U.S. want federal government to ensure health care for all, poll says By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The survey findings from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicate a change in public attitudes over the past few months, as concerns mounted about GOP legislation estimated to leave tens of millions without coverage. Continue reading
Jul 19 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: Trump reportedly ending CIA program to train Syrian rebels By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump is reportedly ending a secret CIA program that arms and trains moderate rebels in Syria. The program's goal was to combat the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, but it had limited effects… Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch 5:02 Sen. Roberts: We need to debate and vote on the health care bill By PBS News Hour President Trump called on Senate Republicans Wednesday not to leave Washington until a health care plan is approved, despite reaching an impasse with the latest version of the bill to replace the Affordable Care Act. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, joins… Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch 4:53 Sen. Wicker: Trump believes health care bill can get 50 votes By PBS News Hour President Trump urged Senate Republicans to try again to get enough votes to pass a health care bill that would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the impact of the… Continue watching
Jul 19 Repealing Obamacare would leave 32 million more uninsured by 2026, report says By Associated Press The report from Congress' nonpartisan budget analyst says the measure would cause average premiums for people buying their own health insurance to double by 2026. Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: Trump tells GOP senators no recess until Obamacare is repealed By Erica Werner and Alan Fram, Associated Press Trump declared "I'm ready to act," putting the responsibility on Republican lawmakers, not himself. Continue reading
Jul 19 Americans want lawmakers to revise ‘Obamacare,’ not kill it, poll says By Emily Swanson, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Americans overwhelmingly want lawmakers of both parties to work out health care changes, with only 13 percent supporting Republican moves to repeal "Obamacare."… Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: McConnell says he has ‘every expectation’ Senate will repeal Obamacare By Associated Press McConnell made the comments to reporters after a White House lunch with President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 19 ‘Repeal now, replace later’ could have an immediate impact on consumers By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Problems could start this fall for customers buying individual health policies, say independent experts, with more insurers likely to exit state markets around the country, and those remaining seeking higher rates. Continue reading