Jul 29 ‘Time to move on’ from health care, Senate GOP leader says By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press The Senate crash of the Republican drive to scrap the Obama health care law has left the party with wounded leaders and no evident way ahead on an issue that won't go away. Continue reading
Jul 28 ‘Obamacare’ repeal reeling after Senate defeat By Erica Werner and Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Dealing a serious blow to President Donald Trump's agenda, the Senate early Friday rejected a measure to repeal parts of former President Barack Obama's health care law after a night of high suspense in the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Jul 27 Ryan says House is willing to negotiate final health care bill with Senate By Associated Press Ryan's announcement Thursday evening is meant to ease doubts among Senate Republicans about voting for a minimal repeal bill. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 10:35 Key senators resist Republicans’ ‘skinny’ Obamacare repeal By PBS News Hour A long day of Senate debate set up a longer night of voting, when Republicans plan to propose the one health care idea they think could pass: a stripped-down repeal that would abolish the individual and employer mandates, as well… Continue watching
Jul 27 WATCH: These Republican senators say they won’t vote for ‘skinny’ health bill unless there’s broader debate By Associated Press Sens. John McCain of Arizona, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin say they can't support the so-called "skinny repeal" taking shape in the Senate because it would wreak havoc on health insurance markets. Continue reading
Jul 27 Republicans look to pass ‘skinny repeal’ of Obamacare By Erica Werner and Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats vowed opposition as the Senate prepared for a bizarre Capitol Hill ritual, a "vote-a-rama" on amendments that promised to last into the wee hours of Friday morning. Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: White House expected to address health care debate in news briefing By Associated Press Sanders is expected to speak after 1:45 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Jul 27 What happened when these states implemented a ‘skinny repeal’ of the Affordable Care Act By Julie Appleby What if, during these strange legislative times, the skinny repeal were passed by the Senate and then became law? States’ experiences with insurance market reforms and rollbacks highlight the possible trouble spots. Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Senate debates ‘skinny repeal’ of Affordable Care Act By Erica Werner, News Desk 1:59 a.m. : As news of the GOP “no” votes made their way outside the Capitol, protesters cheered. "They closed the vote!" pic.twitter.com/WQlAGjTdEu — Joshua Barajas (@Josh_Barrage) July 28, 2017… Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH LIVE: Vice President Pence to address health care, jobs and economy By News Desk Watch the speech live online here at the PBS NewsHour at 10:15 a.m. ET Thursday. Continue reading