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To the Point

A dramatic defeat for the GOP's health care plan

Hosted by Warren Olney Jul. 28, 2017 National
Last night Republican failed to repeal parts of Obamacare — even with control of the White House and both houses of Congress. A desperation plan called "skinny repeal" failed in the Senate — with John McCain casting the decisive "no" vote. What's next for the party that’s supposed to be "in control?"

Photo by Ted Eytan

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Luke Vander Ploeg, Evan George, Yael Even Or, Devan Schwartz

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