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Trump vows another healthcare vote next year, eyes executive order
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2017
President Donald Trump, faced with the latest Republican failure to undo Obamacare, pledged on Wednesday to tackle it again next year, suggesting without evidence that he had the votes to pass reform and promising to work with Democrats…
Senate GOP shelves Obamacare repeal
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Senate leaders on Tuesday canceled plans to vote on an Obamacare repeal this week, marking a third straight failure for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and fellow Republicans who have been unable to fulfill their campaign promise.
Trump replaces 90-day ban with new travel restrictions
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2017
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing strict new restrictions on travelers from a handful of countries, including five that were covered by his expiring travel ban. Administration officials say the new measures are required to keep…
GOP heads toward showdown on Obamacare
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2017
Senate Republicans on Sunday unveiled the latest version of an Obamacare overhaul bill as they face a five-day window for passage and dwindling support within their own party.
Senate GOP tries one last time to repeal Obamacare
Posted on Monday, September 18, 2017
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and his leadership team are seriously considering voting on a bill that would scale back the federal government’s role in the health care system and instead provide block grants to states, congressional…