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Cruz, Cornyn Split On GOP Senate Healthcare Bill
He pulled out the Senate Republican bill. Sens. Dean Heller of Nevada, facing a competitive 2018 re-election battle, Rob Portman of OH and Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia expressed concerns about the bill's cuts to Medicaid and drug addiction efforts. [Full Article...]
Trump and Republicans don't want Nancy Pelosi to go
House seat in SC proved to be a surprisingly close result for the Democratic Party. "It's time for Nancy Pelosi to go, and the entire leadership team". "To come within a hair's breath of winning that seat is nothing short of extraordinary", said House Democratic Caucus Vice Chairwoman Linda Sánchez, D-Calif. [Full Article...]
Ferguson Settles Wrongful Death Suit With Michael Brown's Family

Barack Obama slams Republican health bill and warns millions will lose care
The Senate legislation drew support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which said it would "stabilize crumbling insurance markets" and curb premium increases. "They are living healthier and happier lives because of that decision - I don' think that can be overstated enough". He released this statement on Thursday after details of the Senate bill became known. [Full Article...]
Four Republican senators not ready to vote for healthcare bill
Heller left some wiggle room to eventually support the bill. On Facebook , Obama said "fundamental meanness" was at the heart of the bill. The bill would create a new system of federal tax credits to help people buy health insurance , while offering states the ability to drop numerous benefits required by the ACA . [Full Article...]
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Toomey's Office To Protest Health Care Bill
Heller's comments came the day after four conservative senators issued a joint statement saying they can not support the bill unless it is changed . The draft bill comes nearly two months after the House passed its own measure. In addition to Medicaid, Collins has also opposed the fact that the proposed GOP bill will block federal funding for Planned Parenthood. [Full Article...]
Defiant Nancy Pelosi says she's not going anywhere
