Trump in high-stakes gamble to force healthcare bill — or lose face
Washington — The Trump administration doubled down on its demand that House Republican leaders hold a vote on Friday on their embattled healthcare bill without any changes and with lingering uncertainty about whether they have enough support to pass the measure. "After seven horrible years of ObamaCare (skyrocketing premiums & deductibles, bad healthcare), this is finally your chance for a great plan!" President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday morning. Referring to the conservative House group that has several members holding out on the plan, Trump added, "The irony is that the Freedom Caucus, which is very pro-life and against Planned Parenthood, allows P.P. to continue if they stop this plan!" Planned Parenthood, which offers reproductive health services, such as birth control and abortions at US clinics, has long been a Republican target for de-funding. If the high-stakes gamble works and the House manages to pass the Obamacare replacement bill, it will be an important win for Tru...
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