The U.S. Senate postponed taking up a major overhaul of the health care system as several Republicans and all of the chamber’s Democrats maintained opposition. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said he had reservations about “the current draft.”
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Cruz declines to support Senate GOP health care bill, while Cornyn defends it
The two U.S. Senators from Texas took opposing positions on the Senate GOP’s long-awaited plan to overhaul the American health care system Thursday.
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Ted Cruz on health care overhaul: “Of course I’ll compromise”
After years positioning himself as a principled bulwark against spineless moderates, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is now at the center of efforts to pass an Obamacare overhaul bill out of the U.S. Senate.
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UT/TT Poll: Despite Russia inquiry, Texas GOP voters solidly trust Trump
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Cruz’s fragile alliance with GOP leaders now pivotal in health care push
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is increasingly at the center of efforts in the U.S. Senate to overhaul the Affordable Care Act. Some conservative activists are hoping Cruz can help move the bill to the right.
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Cornyn bets on Congress sending health care bill to Trump this summer
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn predicted a new GOP health care overhaul would pass Congress by the end of July.
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GOP health care overhaul passes U.S. House
On its second try, the U.S. House passed a Republican-backed health care reform bill by a narrow margin.
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Nancy Pelosi mocks Trump, is bullish on 2018 midterms
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi repeatedly mocked President Donald Trump and House Republicans in a spirited interview with Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith on Thursday. She said she missed the days of President George W. Bush.
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House approves bill focused on mental health insurance benefits
Texas House members approved a bill that would prevent health insurance companies from offering mental health benefits differently from medical benefits.
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Ted Cruz on health care overhaul: “We have got to get it done”
“That’s had a rocky few days,” U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz told members of the Federalist Society, referencing the House GOP’s failed attempt to repeal the law. “But it’s important to keep in mind, No. 1, we have got to get it done.”