美语听力素材:废除奥巴马医改投票失败
日期:2017-07-28
That repeal now, replace later, amendment was backed by Kentucky Republican Rand Paul. It would have set up a two-year window for a replacement, as you heard, it failed 45-55, needing a simple majority to pass.
Several Republican Senators joining every Democrat in opposition. It still means that Republicans are looking for consensus for a replacement for a health care overhaul. There is now talk among Republicans of what's being called a "Skinny Repeal" that would scrap part of the health care laws individual and employer mandates, repealing the tax on some medical equipment as well.