Congress under the gun on must-pass health bills

Lawmakers returning to Washington are far apart on a series of must-pass health care bills that could have far-reaching consequences on local health centers, federal authority and pandemic preparedness.

The bills will be part of a post-recess scramble as the House and Senate return ahead of a Sept. 30 government funding deadline. 

The White House has called on Congress to pass a short-term funding bill, which could buy time for further negotiations on some of the ...

Congress under the gun on must-pass health bills

Lawmakers returning to Washington are far apart on a series of must-pass health care bills that could have far-reaching consequences on local health centers, federal authority and pandemic preparedness.

The bills will be part of a post-recess scramble as the House and Senate return ahead of a Sept. 30 government funding deadline. 

The White House has called on Congress to pass a short-term funding bill, which could buy time for further negotiations on some of the ...