Republicans return to healthcare talks amid divisions

Published July 11, 2017 4:01am ET



After returning to Capitol Hill Monday following a 10-day recess, Republican senators did not appear to rule out a compromise on healthcare, even as deep division remain within their party.

Several senators voiced support for the Consumer Freedom Act, an amendment sponsored by Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah that would allow health insurance companies to offer less expensive plans that do not include Obamacare’s essential health benefits as long as they provide at least one plan that includes them.

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