Morning Roundup: "Deeply Divided" Edition
Some rough headlines this morning for our Republican friends. On the day they were planning to vote on their TrumpCare bill, GOP lawmakers are still far from reaching a consensus. Despite late night back room dealing, and “small tweaks” to take away Essential Healthcare Benefits (you know, basic things like hospitalization, emergency room services, maternal care), Republican leaders cannot find the votes to pass TrumpCare. Here’s a look at how their whipping effort is playing out:
New York Times: House Republicans, Deeply Divided, Face Painful Choice on Health Vote
Washington Post: GOP health-care plan hangs in balance as conservatives demand changes
Wall Street Journal: GOP Lawmakers Struggle to Unite on Health Bill
Associated Press: GOP health bill on the brink hours from House showdown vote
Roll Call: Little Agreement Among GOP on Health Care Bill Next Steps
Politico: Obamacare repeal in jeopardy as Trump offers 11th-hour concessions