“What I’m telling you is no harm is done by getting on the bill,” Mr. McConnell told reporters outside the White House after a lunch where Mr. Trump hosted most Senate Republicans. It was a stark change from his earlier promise to let the health care law collapse and let its beneficiaries face the consequences. But with several days remaining before a vote, Republicans were finding it hard to resist the call to at least make the effort to find some resolution, though many were very skeptical of the chances for success. The window remaining before the vote also allows both opponents and proponents of the Republican health proposals to step up their pressure on key lawmakers, and they will face an assault. Leaders of the coalition also heaped criticism on Mr. McConnell, questioning his commitment to pushing the health legislation across the finish line.

Source: New York Times July 20, 2017 01:30 UTC