Susan Ferrechio

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The message from Speaker Paul Ryan was that despite last week's failed attempt, the GOP could not walk away from the effort to repeal the collapsing law, and replacing it with Republican reforms. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Republicans plot second attempt at Obamacare repeal

Susan Ferrechio · March 28, 2017 2:26 pm

"I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to pass it," Sen. McConnell said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

McConnell: ‘Far left’ pushing Democrats to block Gorsuch

Susan Ferrechio · March 27, 2017 8:12 pm

"American taxpayers have often had to foot the bill for regulations and rules based on hidden science that has not been available for review by the public," said Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas. "We want to change that." (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Energy and Environment

House votes this week to undo Obama-era EPA and Internet privacy regs

Susan Ferrechio · March 27, 2017 7:39 pm

The process has been so twisted by Democrats, Hatch wrote, "We are now watching the confirmation process through the funhouse mirror." (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Hatch: Democrats waging ‘scorched earth campaign’ against Gorsuch

Susan Ferrechio · March 27, 2017 2:30 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has sent a warning to Democrats that he'll ensure Neil Gorsuch is seated on the Supreme Court no matter how they vote. (AP Photo)

Democrats push McConnell toward nuclear option on Gorsuch

Susan Ferrechio · March 27, 2017 4:01 am

House Democrats on Friday called on Republicans and President Trump to help them fix the troubled Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Democrats call on Trump to ‘nurture’ troubled Obamacare

Susan Ferrechio · March 24, 2017 9:25 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. arrives for Republican caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, March 24, 2017. Republican leaders have abruptly pulled their troubled health care overhaul bill off the House floor, short of votes and eager to avoid a humiliating defeat for President Donald Trump and GOP leaders. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Paul Ryan: Obamacare will be law of the land for the ‘foreseeable future’

Susan Ferrechio · March 24, 2017 8:36 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. pauses during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, March 24, 2017. Republican leaders have abruptly pulled their troubled health care overhaul bill off the House floor, short of votes and eager to avoid a humiliating defeat for President Donald Trump and GOP leaders.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Paul Ryan: ‘This is a disappointing day for us’

Susan Ferrechio · March 24, 2017 8:18 pm

"I don't see anybody who was a no yesterday changing today." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republican leaders struggling to win GOP votes with hours left before the vote

Susan Ferrechio, Robert King · March 24, 2017 4:04 pm

President Trump ready to ‘move on,’ pressures Republicans to vote on healthcare bill on Friday

Al Weaver, Robert King, Susan Ferrechio · March 23, 2017 11:55 pm

The meeting was held just hours after the GOP had to delay a vote on the healthcare bill. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bannon, Priebus, Mulvaney huddle with conservative lawmakers on healthcare bill

Pete Kasperowicz, Gabby Morrongiello, Susan Ferrechio · March 23, 2017 9:32 pm

House Republican leaders on Thursday postponed a planned Thursday vote on a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, after spending the last several days working with the White House to bring along enough conservative members to ensure its passage. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

House postpones vote on healthcare bill

Susan Ferrechio · March 23, 2017 7:33 pm