The archive of all headlines from May 03, 2017, organized by time of publication.
Fred Upton, the former head of a House committee that helped draft a bill to repeal and replace much of the Obama health care law, came out against a new version.The loss of Mr. Upton, who said the new draft fails to protect people with pre-existing conditions, came as Republicans faced an onslaught of opposition to the bill.
Moderates break with party leadership, complicating efforts to secure votes
Fred Upton, the former head of a House committee that helped draft a bill to repeal and replace much of the Obama health care law, came out against a new version.The loss of Mr. Upton, who said the new draft fails to protect people with pre-existing conditions, came as Republicans faced an onslaught of opposition.
Trump advisors say he believes he can use his personal charm and negotiating skills to forge ties to autocrats ostracized by previous presidents. Critics say it hurts U.S. interests. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON
Trump advisors say he believes he can use his personal charm and negotiating skills to forge ties to autocrats ostracized by previous presidents. Critics say it hurts U.S. interests. NATION
With Congress about to take a recess, no vote is scheduled for the revised health care bill even as Speaker Paul D. Ryan tries for a third time to rally his party around one of President Trump’s priority items.Representative Fred Upton of Michigan, an influential voice on health care, was the latest Republican to say he would not vote for the current version of the bill.
The decision means that Target, which first filed an application to build the project in 2008, will continue to be prohibited from finishing construction.Read the judge's ruling that stopped the Hollywood Target shopping center
Though House leaders say they have not given up on the effort, no vote is planned and some senior GOP lawmakers signaled their dissent.A side-by-side comparison of Obamacare and the GOP's repeal plan
President makes first return trip since taking office to the city he calls home. He may be expecting a hostile reception
President is making his first return trip since taking office to the city he calls home. He may be expecting a hostile reception
Though House leaders say they have not given up on the effort, no vote is planned and some senior GOP lawmakers signaled their dissent.
Though House leaders say they have not given up on the effort, no vote is planned and some senior GOP lawmakers signaled their dissent. A side-by-side comparison of Obamacare and the GOP’s repeal plan
With two days left before an 11-day recess, House Republican leaders are considering last-minute changes to their latest bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act.They include at least $8 billion in extra spending to answer the concerns of an influential Republican who has come out against the measure.
With two days left before an 11-day recess, House Republican leaders are considering last-minute changes to their latest bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act.They include at least $8 billion in extra spending to answer the concerns of an influential Republican who has come out against the measure.
During Senate testimony, James B. Comey sharply defended the F.B.I.’s handling of the Clinton email inquiry, but said he felt “mildly nauseous” to think it swayed the election.Mr. Comey’s comments were his first public explanation about his actions.
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FBI director said he had no choice but to speak out about Clinton’s emails – an intervention the Democratic nominee has said cost her dear
James B. Comey sharply defended the F.B.I.’s revelation in October about renewing the Clinton email inquiry, while expressing discomfort at the idea that it affected the election.“Concealment in my view would have been catastrophic,” he said, in his first public explanation of his actions.
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'It makes me mildly nauseous to think that we might have had some impact on the election, but honestly, it wouldn't change the decision,' the FBI chief said. Watch live: FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee
FBI director said he had no choice but to speak out about Clinton’s emails – an intervention the Democratic nominee has said cost her dear
Part two: In South Dakota, a law could ban protests amid opposition from Republican ranchers, as many fear a ‘serious threat’ to water
James B. Comey sharply defended the F.B.I.’s revelation in October about renewing the Clinton email inquiry, while expressing discomfort at the idea that it affected the election.“Concealment in my view would have been catastrophic,” he told Senators in his first public explanation of his actions.
'It makes me mildly nauseous to think that we might have had some impact on the election, but honestly, it wouldn't change the decision,' the FBI chief said. House GOP tacks $8 billion onto Obamacare repeal to help cover pre-existing conditions -- and win votes
James B. Comey sharply defended the F.B.I.’s revelation in October about renewing the Clinton email inquiry, while expressing discomfort at the idea that it affected the election.“Concealment in my view would have been catastrophic,” he told senators in his first public explanation of his actions.
Fred Upton and Billy Long join president’s cause following promise of additional funding for people with pre-existing conditions, offering bill renewed traction
Fred Upton and Billy Long join president’s cause following promise of additional funding for people with pre-existing conditions, offering bill renewed traction