Senate works to pass Obamacare repeal bill before August recess

By Susan Ferrechio

Published June 5, 2017 4:02am ET

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Senate works to pass Obamacare repeal bill before August recess — The House version of the bill would replace healthcare subsidies with tax credits and allow states to seek waivers for the Obamacare mandates. The legislation would create high-risk pools for the hard-to-insure. | apbalboa

Before lawmakers left town last month for the weeklong Memorial Day recess, Republican leaders said they would begin drafting legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare.

This week, Senate lawmakers will begin asking to see details on how Senate GOP leaders hope to write a measure that can attract at least 50 Republican votes.

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