Reworked ACA replacement won't face House vote this week
While media debate the significance of April 29, when President Donald Trump enters his 100th day in office, one thing won't be part of the discussion: reworked legislation for an Affordable Care Act (ACA) replacement.
After the White House agreed to continue paying ACA subsidies, the U.S House of Representatives will not vote on a reworked version of the previously failed American Health Care Act until at least next week. The decision came after rumors of a possible vote before or on Trump's 100th day in office. Though provisions were included to cater to the conservative House Freedom Caucus while maintaining moderate support, the numbers didn't add up for a bill to pass.
"As soon as we have the votes, we'll vote on it," House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, said after meeting with GOP leadership.
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