Constituent action led Republican senators to defect.People respond to comments by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, as he addresses a crowd of several hundred during a town hall meeting Monday, June 12, 2017, in Lenexa, Kan. CREDIT: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel
Earlier this month, while the Senate was on recess for July 4th, Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) held a town hall in a small Kansas town, not far from his homet...
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Economic Scene: In Health Care, Republicans Could Learn From Rwanda
While Obamacare’s foes seek to reverse its expansion of coverage, third-world nations have made strides in extending access and improving results.
New Analysis: Old Truth Trips Up G.O.P. on Health Law: A Benefit Is Hard to Retract
As millions of Americans have become insured under what is known as Obamacare, the health law has become more popular, even with Republican governors.
Health care bill on brink of collapse as third Republican senator lashes out at McConnell
If they lose one more vote, the Senate health care bill is dead.Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis. walks on Capitol Hill in Washington Thursday, July 13, 2017. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. plans to rolls out the GOP’s revised health care bill, pushing toward a showdown vote next week with opposition within the Republican ranks. CREDIT: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
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The Senate’s referee-in-chief will have a key role in the fate of Trumpcare
A former Senate parliamentarian explains the crucial decisions that will shape the health care debate’s third act.Senate parliamentarian Alan Frumin is seen walking towards the House Office Building on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 on Capitol Hill. Frumin has been known to sleep in his office, on call 24/7 CREDIT: AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke
Senate Majority Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who will spend the rema...
Senate Republicans Unveil New Health Bill, but Divisions Remain
A bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act was revised to help hold down insurance costs while allowing insurers to sell stripped-down plans, but the changes may not be enough.
Members of both parties are talking about a post-Trumpcare health care approach
Here’s what bipartisan tweaks to Obamacare might look like.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., listens to a question while speaking with the media after he and other Senate Republicans had a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Washington. CREDIT: AP/Alex Brandon
With the prospects for Trumpcare in the Senate looking grim, lawmakers from both si...
G.O.P. Senators Vow to Unveil Health Bill Thursday, Despite Deep Divisions
Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, said the revised bill to replace the Affordable Care Act would be debated and voted on next week.