GOP prepares post Thanksgiving push to repeal health law
Congressional Republicans press a post Thanksgiving drive to repeal Obama’s health care law and end federal funding to Planned Parenthood. They aim to force vetoes to showcase conservative resolve ahead of 2016 elections while navigating split support within anti abortion groups.
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Senate GOP moves to pass health bill by majority vote
Republicans back a simple majority path to repeal parts of the health law, with 54 GOP senators making approval feasible. The plan would repeal coverage mandates and employer mandates while leaving Medicaid expansion and subsidies intact, a move that risks deficits and electoral backlash in states like Ohio, Pennsylvania and Illinois.
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Senate leaders race to craft repeal bill with health law angle
Senate leaders push a GOP health bill aiming to repeal Obamacare and halt Planned Parenthood funding. Some moderates like Susan Collins express concern over that funding language and face re election pressure, while conservatives say current House text is not enough and demand full repeal. Senate votes remain uncertain as key 2016 contenders weigh in.
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Abortion Fees Push Senators Toward Defunding Planned Parenthood
National Right to Life and the Susan B. Anthony List press lawmakers to back the defund Planned Parenthood bill. The groups warn votes will affect annual ratings, targeting Rubio Cruz and Lee. Right to Life cites Rubio Cruz and Lee as having 100 percent ratings, while Cruz Rubio faces a leadership test for 2016.
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GOP rhetoric worries Muslim Americans in surveillance debate
Muslim Americans who sued the NYPD over post 9/11 surveillance say 2016 campaign calls for more monitoring fuel public fears and target Muslims. Trump and Carson proposals spark criticism from rights groups while officials defend anti terrorism policing.
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Obama to Meet China India Leaders at Climate Summit
President Obama will hold one on one talks with China and India in Paris at the United Nations climate conference to spur early momentum toward a strong post 2020 agreement. He will also meet leaders of island nations at risk from rising seas including Seychelles Kiribati Marshall Islands Papua New Guinea St Lucia Barbados to stress urgency.
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