Senator Susan Collins of Maine announced her opposition to the latest bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, leaving party leaders short of the votes they need.
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Collins becomes third GOP ‘no’ vote, likely dooming ObamaCare repeal measure
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Monday said she will oppose the latest GOP effort to repeal and replace ObamaCare, effectively dooming the measure."Health care is a deeply personal, complex issue that affects every...
3 GOP Senators Oppose Graham-Cassidy, Effectively Blocking Health Care Bill
Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she'll vote no on the latest push to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. That once again leaves the GOP short of the votes they need to pass a health care bill.
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Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) on Monday expressed doubt about the passage of the GOP's latest plan to repeal ObamaCare.
181 protesters arrested after disrupting Graham-Cassidy bill hearing
Protesters chanted: "No cuts to Medicaid! Save our liberty!"