Arizona Sen. John McCain is the second Republican to oppose the legislation, after Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul came out against it last week. If one more GOP senator is against the bill, it cannot pass.
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Advocates Say Seniors With Obamacare Need More Time To Switch To Medicare
Although the government temporarily waived penalties for certain late enrollees to Medicare, the deal ends Sept. 30, which may not be enough time for many to comply.
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A Tale Of Two States: How California And Texas May Fare Under GOP Health Plan
In the GOP's attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, California would lose a lot of federal funding. Texas would gain a lot in the short term, but experts worry Texas would not use the money well.
One Of Alaska’s Senators Could Be A Deciding Vote On Affordable Care Act Replacement
Gov. Bill Walker, I-Alaska, is one of a number of governors who have come out against the Graham-Cassidy plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. One of his state's senators, Lisa Murkowski, hasn't yet decided how she will vote on the proposal.
Graham-Cassidy Health Bill Would Shift Funds From States That Expanded Medicaid
The bill's sponsors say their plan to reallocate federal health funding among states is more equitable. It also would cause largely Democratic states to lose funding while Republican states gain.
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Former President Obama Speaks Out On Efforts To Replace Affordable Care Act
Former President Obama spoke at a Gates Foundation event and delivered a not so thinly veiled message to President Trump about what he sees as America's role in the world.
Jimmy Kimmel Says Sen. Cassidy Fell Short Of Standard For Obamacare Repeal
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel credits good healthcare to saving the life of his newborn son. That led Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a medical doctor, to say that any replacement of the Affordable Care Act should pass "The Jimmy Kimmel Test." Now, Kimmel says Cassidy has fallen short of that with his new bill being considered by Congress.
Sen. Rand Paul Says He Won’t Vote For Latest Affordable Care Act Replacement Bill
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has opposed all of the Republican leadership's efforts to replace the Affordable Care Act, including the latest attempt, the Graham-Cassidy bill.
WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel Blasts GOP Health Bill, Says It Fails The ‘Jimmy Kimmel Test’
After GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy invoked the late night host's name, Kimmel went after him and the Republican health care bill, pulling it apart point by point for an audience that might not normally care.
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How Rick Santorum Got A Haircut And Revived The GOP’s Obamacare Repeal Effort
Among the many surprises in the latest push to repeal Obamacare is the key role being played by the former Republican presidential candidate from Pennsylvania — who left the Senate a decade ago.
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