Health care wonks like Andy Slavitt (who had run Medicare and Medicaid) and Topher Spiro used Twitter to explain what Congress was doing — and urge action. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThe UnintimidatedPhotoAt least nine Republican senators expressed grave doubts about the bills. Yet, like Roberts, he realized that taking health coverage from millions, in a hasty, secretive process, could damage his favorite institution — the Senate. But the fact is, many Americans would soon lack health insurance were it not for the unity of elected Democrats. One day, Americans will look back on it with respect and, yes, nostalgia.

Source: New York Times August 01, 2017 07:18 UTC