Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Murkowski's 'Spine Of Steel' On Display During Health Care Debate
The New York Times: Lisa Murkowski, A Swing Vote On Health Care, Isn’t Swayed
Lisa Murkowski had heard enough. As President Trump pressed her and her fellow Senate Republicans last week to fall in line behind a repeal of the Affordable Care Act in the interest of party loyalty and protecting the Republican brand, she felt compelled to speak up. “With all due respect, Mr. President,” she said, according to some of the people at the private White House lunch, “I didn’t come here to represent the Republican Party. I am representing my constituents and the state of Alaska.” (Hulse, 7/26)
The Associated Press: Trump Lashes Out At Alaska Senator Over Health Care Vote
President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at a Republican senator who opposed moving forward with long-promised legislation to repeal and replace "Obamacare." "Senator @lisamurkowski of the Great State of Alaska really let the Republicans, and our country, down yesterday. Too bad!" Trump tweeted. (7/26)
The Hill: Trump’s Attacks Stun Republican Senators
In another shot heard loud and clear in the Senate, Trump blasted Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Wednesday after she joined Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in voting against a motion to proceed to healthcare legislation despite heavy lobbying from the president. (Bolton, 7/27)
