GOP may renew fight over ACA repeal following McCain’s death
Congressional Republicans are reportedly thinking about taking another swing at overturning the Affordable Care Act (ACA) after the death of Senator John McCain, R-Arizona, The Hill reported.
McCain, who passed away of brain cancer on Aug. 25, argued for the Senate to return to "regular order" in the debate over ACA, before casting a deciding vote against repealing the healthcare law in July 2017. The dramatic vote, signaled by a thumbs-down by McCain on the Senate floor, came as a surprise to President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Following his death, Republicans are hopeful to take up their battle to overturn the ACA next year.
“If we re-engage in that discussion in some point in the future, it would be nice to have members who enable us to pass it,” Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Thune from South Dakota told The Hill.
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Amy joined TriMed Media as a Senior Writer for HealthExec after covering home care for three years. When not writing about all things healthcare, she fulfills her lifelong dream of becoming a pirate by sailing in regattas and enjoying rum. Fun fact: she sailed 333 miles across Lake Michigan in the Chicago Yacht Club "Race to Mackinac."