Advertisement Continue reading the main storyOne senior White House official described the meeting as “tough.” Referring to the president, the official said: “He listened. They vented.”Advertisement Continue reading the main storyAfter the meeting, the White House appeared more confident about the prospects in the House for the health care overhaul. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyBut as much as the squabbling seems the same, there is one crucial difference: They are firing with real bullets now. “We’re on the hook this time,” said Representative Dave Brat, Republican of Virginia, who is part of the group of conservatives pushing for an outright repeal. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyNow, many conservatives appear willing to reopen the wounds of old leadership fights.

Source: New York Times March 09, 2017 10:00 UTC