Republicans finally unveil “secret” healthcare bill
By Reuters
23 June 2017 |
5:08 am
A seven-year push by Republicans to dismantle Obamacare and kill the taxes it imposes on the wealthy reached a critical juncture on Thursday when Senate Republican leaders unveiled a draft bill they aim to put to a vote, possibly as early as next week.
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