(Photo: Charles Dharapak, AP)WASHINGTON - A respected moderate Republican lawmaker dealt a significant blow Tuesday to the languishing GOP health care bill by saying he opposed it. Those numbers are subject to change as the White House and House leaders pressure rank-and-file lawmakers to back the legislation. House leaders sought holdouts' support in hopes of pushing the measure through the chamber this week, but remained short of votes. The latest revised GOP bill bars insurers from limiting access to coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. Trump briefly referenced the health care measure with remarks during a White House ceremony honoring the Air Force's football team, asking lawmakers in the audience how the bill was faring.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A respected moderate Republican lawmaker dealt a significant blow Tuesday to the languishing GOP health care bill by coming out against it. Those numbers can change with lobbying by the White House, House leaders and industry groups. The White House and House leaders sought holdouts' support in hopes of pushing the measure through the chamber this week, but remained short of votes. Trump referenced the health care measure during a White House ceremony honoring the Air Force's football team, asking lawmakers how the bill was faring. Despite White House prodding, House leaders have said a vote will occur only once they can succeed.
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