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<\/p>\nHealthcare Vote Postponed After Trump Fails to Make Deal<\/b><\/p>\n
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Tonight\u2019s vote on the Republican replacement for Obamacare has been postponed after Donald Trump failed to make a deal with the conservative House Freedom Caucus.<\/p>\n
ABC News reports<\/a>:<\/p>\n Trump had made his last-minute sales pitch to conservative House Freedom Caucus members at the White House earlier in the day. After the meeting, however, House Freedom Caucus members said they haven\u2019t reached a point where they can support the AHCA in its current form.<\/p>\n The president and caucus members discussed options and were \u201ctrying to get creative,\u201d caucus Chairman Mark Meadows, R-N.C., told ABC News.<\/p>\n CBS News reports<\/a>:<\/p>\n The Freedom Caucus wants to lower premiums by rolling back what are known as the Obamacare \u201cessential benefits\u201d \u2014 like maternity care, emergency room visits, prescription drugs. But several moderates will likely reject this approach.<\/p>\n Republicans can lose up to 22 members if no Democrats support the bill.<\/p>\n Literally ELEVEN MINUTES prior Spicer said “#AHCA<\/a> is going to pass, so that’s it.” 11 mins later the bill is pulled. pic.twitter.com\/XX18DH31ZQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 D.o.P.E.45 Show (@Dope45Show) March 23, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The post Healthcare Vote Postponed After Trump Fails to Make Deal<\/a> appeared first on Towleroad<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n