As Republican plans to pass the Better Care Reconciliation Act become more untenable thanks to party infighting, Senate Democrats are now split on how to deal with healthcare reform moving forward, according to NBC News.
Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., wants to hold bipartisan talks to create a bill that appeals to members of both parties, while those aligned with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., would rather not negotiate with Republicans and instead push more liberal healthcare reforms such as a single-payer system.
Nevertheless, Mr. Schumer and his allies have said that any talks with Republicans would not involve ACA repeal measures but instead propose fixes for the program. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., hopes to hold a vote on the BCRA after the July 4 recess, though nine members of his party have said they will not vote for the bill in its current form.
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