Republicans Want Health Care Deal By End Of Week, Vote After Recess

By John Wilkerson / June 27, 2017 at 8:15 PM
GOP senators believe a deal can be reached on their health overhaul bill by the end of the week, despite Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) decision to delay the vote until after the July 4 recess due to a lack of support. Conservative senators want more market reforms repealed while moderate senators like Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) cited concerns with Medicaid cuts and a lack of opioid funding as a major reason for their...


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