Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Senate Republicans told to strike Obamacare overhaul deal by Friday
Fox News - Senate Republicans have been told to strike a health care deal by Friday, amid concerns that the party's window for overhauling ObamaCare could soon close.
As foes of the original GOP plan try to deliver a death blow to Republicans' repeal efforts, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reportedly is working nonstop to negotiate new legislation after abruptly delaying a vote on his initial version amid flagging support.
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and several GOP aides told Fox News on Wednesday they have been tasked with reaching a health care agreement by Friday. While a vote would not be expected until after the July 4 recess, the Friday deadline would allow time for a bill to be evaluated by Capitol Hill's budget scorekeepers so lawmakers can take it up when they get back.
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