Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Trump Celebrates Symbolic Win: 'We're Now One Step Closer To Liberating Our Citizens'
The Associated Press: Trump: Liberation From 'Obamacare Nightmare' Is Close
Celebrating a slim but symbolic health-care win in Washington, President Donald Trump told supporters in Ohio that the nation was one step closer to liberation from the "Obamacare nightmare." (Salama, 7/26)
The Wall Street Journal: Trump Is Optimistic Senate Will Vote To Begin Debate On Bill To Repeal Obamacare
Mr. Trump, in a 45-minute interview with The Wall Street Journal, said he has been working to secure the 50 votes needed to pass the measure, which he described as a difficult but crucial step toward ultimately putting in place a health-care system that would replace former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act. “I think we’re doing pretty well on health care,” the president said in the Oval Office interview. “We’ll see.” (Nicholas, 7/25)
