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Tough times for Obamacare repeal

The Republican Party’s long-promised repeal of “Obamacare” stands in limbo after Senate GOP leaders, short of support, abruptly shelved a vote on legislation to fulfill the promise. The surprise development leaves the legislation’s fate uncertain while raising new doubts about whether President Donald Trump will ever make good on his many promises to erase his predecessor’s signature legislative achievement. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced the del ...

by DOUG THOMPSON - Opinion

Donald Trump’s rabid supporters: Are they gullible, racist or just dumb and stupid? Perhaps a bit of each or even worse. Those who express undying support for America’s egomaniacal Presid ...

by MICHELLE L. PRICE

Native American tribes and environmental groups preparing for a legal battle to stop President Donald Trump from dismantling Utah’s new national monument face a tougher challenge than anticipated. Republican officials in the state who oppose Bears Ears National Monument asked Trump to rescind ...

GOP plan leaves 22 million more uninsured

by ALAN FRAM

Rebellious Republican senators are forcing Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to scramble to rescue the party’s health care bill before debate even begins. The dissension is swelling after Congress’ nonpartisan budget referee said the high profile measure would leave 22 million more people ...