As Republicans’ Sift Through The Rubble, They Find Plenty Of Blame To Go Around
Republicans, who had unified in their opposition of former President Barack Obama, now struggle with a civil war that could tear them apart.
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Republicans, who had unified in their opposition of former President Barack Obama, now struggle with a civil war that could tear them apart.
Take a look at what went on behind the scenes in Republicans' efforts to push through the American Health Care Act.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Although President Donald Trump publicly blames Democrats for the bill's defeat, behind the scenes some place the blame elsewhere. "This is 100 percent a Ryan failure," one senior administration official says. Others though downplay any tension between the two men.
A look at how the markets are reacting to the defeat of the American Health Care Act.
House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi credited the win partly to the American people who voiced their concerns about repeal plans. "Our phone lines were all deluged," she said.
“If you look at this health care problem, it’s not going away. At some point, we’re going to have to come back to this," said Rep. Bradley Byrne of Alabama. But Republicans don't appear to have a clear path forward of what that looks like.
At press conference, House Speaker Paul Ryan acknowledges the setback but says his party remains committed. "The best days are ahead" for the country, but "Obamacare is the law of the land," he says, and "we're going to live with it" for the foreseeable future.
A collection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Some opinion writers urge caution before jettisoning insurance guarantees, but premium costs appear to be at the heart of the argument to get rid of the health law's essential health benefits.
As consideration of the Republican health bill stalls on Capitol Hill, opinion writers find many faults.
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
Media outlets report on news from Massachusetts, Illinois, Connecticut, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Mississippi, Tennessee, Iowa, Wisconsin, California, Texas and Minnesota.
Even as uncertainty swirls in Washington, D.C., supporters of the Medicaid expansion say, "we have to move forward as a state." Media outlets also report on news out of Minnesota, New Hampshire and California.
As the GOP health plan became mired in intense negotiations this week, the ability to secure the measure is increasingly viewed as a major test for President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, news outlets also report that the process has caused him doubts about choosing to pursue Obamacare replacement as first item on his agenda.
In the upper chamber, Republicans only claim a 52-48 majority, and many senators have already expressed their dismay at parts of the House's American Health Care Act. Democrats see opportunities to snag parts of the GOP plan. Meanwhile, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who argues that the measure does not go far enough to repeal Obamacare, is among those who has raised constitutional issues.
News outlets around the country report on how their local congressional delegations -- and state officials -- are leaning on the Republican plan to dismantle Obamacare.
Only 17 percent surveyed by Quinnipiac University support the American Health Care Act. And as former President Barack Obama makes a rare statement about the debate regarding his signature health care legislation, Democrats mobilize to use the vote against vulnerable Republicans.
The flux surrounding the House health bill vote injects uncertainty into the health care stock markets while hospitals voice worries regarding the changes Republicans have proposed. Meanwhile, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce president urges lawmakers to follow through with repeal efforts.
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