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Health Sep 13

Will Senate bargainers’ deal on children’s health pass?

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Politics Jul 10

FILE PHOTO: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to the media about plans to repeal and replace Obamacare on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 27, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein/File Photo - RTS1903E
The 5 sticking points holding up the GOP health care bill

As the Senate picks up the health care debate, here’s a guide to the make-or-break sticking points that stand between Republicans and their longtime goal of rolling back former President Barack Obama’s health care law.

By Daniel Bush

Health Jul 07

U.S. President Donald Trump (C) turns to House Speaker Paul Ryan (3rdL) as he gathers with Congressional Republicans in the Rose Garden of the White House after the House of Representatives approved the American Healthcare Act, to repeal major parts of Obamacare and replace it with the Republican healthcare plan, in Washington, U.S., May 4, 2017. Photo by Carlos Barria/REUTERS
Why lifetime limits in the GOP health care bill worry parents of sick children

The health care legislation under discussion in the Senate could allow states to remove some of the Affordable Care Act’s consumer protections — including the prohibition that keeps insurers from limiting how much they’ll pay for medically needy, expensive patients.

By Alexandra Olgin, WFAE

Politics Jun 30

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Shields and Brooks on GOP’s health care bill gridlock, Trump tweet backlash

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the difficulty Republican leaders are having getting enough support for the Senate health care bill, including tense relations between the…

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Politics Jun 29

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What does GOP’s struggle with health care mean for tax reform?

Senate Republicans' struggle to pass a health care bill is jeopardizing another of Trump's top priorities: overhauling America's tax system.

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press

Jun 28

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Sen. Thune: GOP health bill negotiation process is difficult but necessary

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Jun 28

Why McConnell plans to hide health care bill’s pain until after midterms

By Michael McAuliff, Kaiser Health News

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is well aware of the political peril of taking health benefits away from millions of voters. He also knows the danger of reneging on the pledge that helped make him the majority leader: to repeal…

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Jun 27

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Lacking enough GOP votes, Senate pushes back health bill

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Republican leaders gave up Tuesday on trying to get a vote this week on the Senate bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced a delay until after the July 4th recess after…

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Jun 27

Twitter Chat: Ask your questions about the Senate health care bill

By Lora Strum

Who wins and who loses if the Senate health care bill succeeds? Who’s backing it in Congress and just how likely is it to pass? Join us for a Twitter chat Thursday at 11 a.m. EDT.

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Jun 26

GOP leaders add delay penalty for lapsed coverage to health bill

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Under the new provision, people who've had at least a 63-day gap in coverage during the past year and then buy a policy would face a six-month delay before it takes effect.

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