Washington — On Wednesday, the top US Senate Republican struggled to salvage major healthcare legislation sought by President Donald Trump, meeting privately with a parade of sceptical senators as critics within the party urged substantial changes. Republican leaders hope to agree on changes to the legislation by Friday so lawmakers can take it up after next week’s Independence Day recess. On Tuesday, senate majority leader Mitch McConnell abandoned plans to seek passage of it this week because Republicans did not have 50 votes to pass the bill. For seven years, Republicans have led a quest to undo the 2010 law known as Obamacare, former Democratic president Barack Obama’s signature legislative achievement. Trump made dismantling it a top promise during last year’s presidential campaign but policy differences within the party have raised doubts Republicans can achieve a repeal. Democrats have unified against the bill and Republicans control the senate by a slim 52 to 48 margin, whic...
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