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Lacking enough GOP votes, Senate pushes back health bill

Season 2017 Episode 1085 | 5m 35s

Republican leaders gave up Tuesday on trying to get a vote this week on the Senate bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced a delay until after the July 4th recess after at least five Republicans said they opposed even beginning debate on the bill. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what’s ahead.

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