Dems say they'll slow Senate work over secretive care bill
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June 18, 2017
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats plan to slow the Senate's work, force votes and make late-night speeches in an effort to focus attention on how Republicans are crafting legislation revamping the nation's health care system behind closed doors, a senior Democratic aide said Monday.
The effort comes with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., hoping to weave together a bill dismantling much of former President Barack Obama's health care law so the Senate can vote on it before leaving for its July 4 recess.
Republicans have held no committee meetings or votes on the measure, which McConnell i...
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