Tag: Mitch McConnell

And now, here we are, in the dead of the night, with Republicans poised to vote for a bill that they don't want to actually become law.

Beltway Confidential

‘Skinny’ repeal isn’t just a bad bill — it’s an insult

Philip Klein · July 28, 2017 4:08 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blamed Democratic obstructionism for why it was necessary to extend the Senate work session into mid-August. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell urges support for skinny repeal

Robert King · July 28, 2017 2:21 am

GOP Leadership Touts Tax Reform Plan

Andrew Egger · July 27, 2017 8:10 pm

Senate Republicans made a collective decision in January to prevent Trump from making any recess appointment to his administration. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Senate GOP blocking Trump from all recess appointments

David M. Drucker · July 27, 2017 3:05 pm

Republicans missed an opportunity to hold hearings, consult experts, and build coalitions and consensus early in the process of repealing Obamacare. Instead, they wasted time on a public internal battle for the soul of the party. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Can Republicans pass healthcare reform without selling it?

Mark Dion · July 27, 2017 4:01 am

Sen. John McCain's frustrations with Republicans' opaque process in developing a healthcare proposal delighted House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Beltway Confidential

‘Skinny’ repeal of Obamacare is the worst of all options

Jeanne Lambrew · July 26, 2017 9:13 pm

In the next few days, senators will offer amendments and vote on moving a final bill forward. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

The Senate’s road ahead in trying to repeal Obamacare

Kimberly Leonard · July 25, 2017 10:14 pm

It is clear that neither party is willing to work with the other in order to create a better healthcare alternative. All the while, patients are suffering -- limited access and expensive premiums have isolated many. (C-SPAN2 via AP)

Beltway Confidential

Broken promises: Congress has let down patients and doctors in failing to fix Obamacare

Kevin Campbell · July 25, 2017 9:50 pm

Pence Breaks Tie to Advance Health Bill in Senate

Chris Deaton · July 25, 2017 8:48 pm

"We are getting nothing done, my friends, we are getting nothing done." (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Ailing John McCain calls for bipartisan remake of healthcare bill

Susan Ferrechio · July 25, 2017 8:12 pm

"I applaud the Senate for taking a giant step to end the Obamacare nightmare," President Trump said in a statement. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump praises Senate after vote to advance Obamacare repeal bill

Matthew Trunko · July 25, 2017 7:46 pm

National faith leaders on Tuesday delivered a life-sized coffin and death certificate to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's office. (Faith in Public Life)

Faith leaders deliver casket to McConnell’s office to protest healthcare vote

Sean Langille · July 25, 2017 6:32 pm