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Season 52 Episode 25 - Senate Republicans unveil Obamacare repeal bill
After weeks of behind-the-scenes discussions, Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The Better Care Reconciliation Act authored largely by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rolls back many requirements included under President Obama's signature healthcare plan. The Senate plan would: - Phase out the Medicaid expansion to low-income Americans - Provide smaller subsidies for insurance plans that offer less coverage - Repeal the individual mandate requiring Americans to buy insurance - Allow states to opt out of requiring certain essential health benefits like maternity care and mental health treatment In addition to Democrats, who are in lock-step opposition to the GOP Senate health care bill, four conservative Republican senators have rejected the plan calling it "Obamacare light." Sens. Rand Paul (KY), Ron Johnson (WI), Ted Cruz (TX) and Mike Lee (UT) released a joint statement saying they're "not ready to vote for this bill." The Senate plan is similar to the American Health Care Act passed by the House last month. President Trump touted its passage in a Rose Garden ceremony but recently has called it "mean" and "cold-hearted." Trump tweeted his support for the Senate bill late Thursday. All of the debate is racing towards a vote next week before the July 4th Congressional recess. McConnell’s schedule leaves little time for public debate or amendments. The Congressional Budget Office will release its score of the bill next week. Robert Costa will explore the details of the Republican prescription for health care and the real-world impact with: Sarah Kliff of Vox Susan Davis of NPR Philip Rucker of The Washington Post Kelly O'Donnell of NBC News
Episodes in Season 52
Trump briefed on report blaming Putin for election meddling
23 min
Trump answers questions about ties to Russia
23 min
The Inauguration of President Donald Trump
23 min
Donald Trump's first week as president
23 min
Donald Trump’s worldview & how the world views the president
23 min
Trump administration considers next steps for travel ban
23 min
President Trump defends administration from Russia concerns
23 min
Is President Trump redefining the Republican Party?
23 min
AG Sessions under fire amid new questions about Russia
23 min
President Trump tries to sell wary Republicans on health care replacement and WikiLeaks details CIA spying tactics
23 min
Defiant Trump defends unsubstantiated claims of wiretapping and proposes "American first" budget
23 min
Health care reform indefinitely on hold and wiretapping investigations raise questions of Trump’s credibility
23 min
Mike Flynn seeks immunity as Russia investigations continue to stall Trump agenda
23 min
Do U.S. missile strikes in Syria mark a change in Trump’s national security priorities?
23 min
Dramatic shifts in the Trump Doctrine
23 min
President Trump's domestic agenda as 100-day mark approaches
23 min
Donald Trump's first 100 days
23 min
Republicans revive health care reform and Congress compromises on government spending
23 min
The fallout from President Trump firing the FBI director
23 min
Special counsel will oversee Russia investigations
23 min
Russia investigation reaches Trump’s inner circle
23 min
President Trump says U.S. will withdraw from Paris climate change agreement
23 min
War of Words: Trump and Comey accuse each other of lying
23 min
Calls for unity in the aftermath of Congressional shooting
23 min
Senate Republicans unveil Obamacare repeal bill
23 min
Health care policy, politics and consequences
23 min
Trump and Putin have first face-to-face meeting
23 min
White House in crisis mode after Donald Trump Jr.'s emails with Russian lawyer
23 min
President Trump tries to rein in the Russia investigation as staff shakeups hit the White House
23 min
July 28, 2017
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August 4, 2017
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August 11, 2017
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August 18, 2017
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August 25, 2017
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September 1, 2017
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September 8, 2017
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September 15, 2017
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September 22, 2017
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September 29, 2017
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October 6, 2017
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October 13, 2017
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October 20, 2017
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October 27, 2017
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November 3, 2017
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November 10, 2017
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November 17, 2017
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November 24, 2017
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December 1, 2017
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December 8, 2017
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December 15, 2017
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December 22, 2017
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December 29, 2017
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