Republicans renew commitment to repeal Obamacare after Trump order

By Robert King

Published October 12, 2017 5:11pm ET

Republicans renew commitment to repeal Obamacare after Trump order — After President Trump signed an executive order to loosen Obamacare rules, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said "I will continue to push for our legislation which will return healthcare power and decision-making to patients and states." Graham led an overhaul bill with Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., that would have given Obamacare funding to states through block grants and cut Medicaid. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) | Alex Brandon

Congressional Republicans on Thursday swore they weren’t done trying to repeal Obamacare after President Trump signed an executive order borne out of frustration over Congress’ inability to eliminate the law.

Trump signed an order Thursday aimed at loosening the healthcare law’s insurance regulations and added that he will push Congress to repeal the law.

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