The
Republican Party's long-promised repeal of "Obamacare" stands in limbo
after Senate GOP leaders, short of support, abruptly shelved a vote on
legislation to fulfill the promise.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced the delay Tuesday after it became clear the votes weren't there to advance the legislation past key procedural hurdles. Trump immediately invited Senate Republicans to the White House, but the message he delivered to them before reporters were ushered out of the room was not entirely hopeful.
Read more: Health Care Bill: Future Unclear as Senate Shelves Vote | Time.com
The
surprise development leaves the legislation's fate uncertain while
raising new doubts about whether President Donald Trump will ever make
good on his many promises to erase his predecessor's signature
legislative achievement.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced the delay Tuesday after it became clear the votes weren't there to advance the legislation past key procedural hurdles. Trump immediately invited Senate Republicans to the White House, but the message he delivered to them before reporters were ushered out of the room was not entirely hopeful.
Read more: Health Care Bill: Future Unclear as Senate Shelves Vote | Time.com
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