Senate gop shelves health bill imperils obamacare repeal

The Senate Republican leadership has announced that they are shelving their latest attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. This decision comes after several days of intense negotiations and a series of setbacks, including the withdrawal of key Republican senators' support.

The bill, known as the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), was intended to repeal and replace major portions of the ACA, including its individual and employer mandates, as well as its Medicaid expansion. However, the bill faced significant opposition from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, as well as from healthcare advocacy groups and industry stakeholders.

The decision to shelve the bill is a significant blow to President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who had been pushing for its passage. The bill's failure to advance in the Senate means that the ACA will remain in place, at least for the time being.

The collapse of the BCRA bill is a major setback for the Trump administration's efforts to repeal and replace the ACA. The bill's failure to pass is a significant defeat for the Republican Party, which has been trying to repeal the ACA since its passage in 2010.

The decision to shelve the bill is likely to have significant implications for the healthcare industry and for millions of Americans who rely on the ACA for their healthcare coverage. The ACA has been a major source of controversy since its passage, with many Republicans criticizing its costs and regulatory burdens.

The collapse of the BCRA bill is also likely to have significant implications for the 2018 midterm elections, in which control of the House and Senate will be at stake. The failure of the bill to pass is likely to be seen as a major defeat for the Republican Party, and could potentially harm the party's chances of retaining control of Congress.

In a statement, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that the Senate would move on to other legislative priorities, including tax reform and infrastructure spending. However, it is unclear what the next steps will be for the Republican Party's efforts to repeal and replace the ACA.

The decision to shelve the BCRA bill is a significant setback for the Trump administration and the Republican Party, and is likely to have significant implications for the healthcare industry and for millions of Americans who rely on the ACA for their healthcare coverage.