Reporter she is one of the millions happy to hear the Affordable Care act was not repealed. Im so excited. Again, a lot of people were literally biting their nails. Reporter the Affordable Care act allowed medical, the government assistance program, to expand. This way more people were able to qualify. Had the law been repealed, clinics that serve lowincome families could have also lost funding. Dina lan is with the San Francisco Community Clinic continue sho continue sort uprepresenting Nonprofit Community health centers. This expansion was tremendously important for california. Right now about onethird of all californians are covered on medicaid. Reporter like many for her, health care would not have been an option he had not be for the Affordable Care act. They have other responsibilities and bills they have to handle. And to attempt to. Reporter some republicans see it as a major setback for President Trump and believe more could have been done to get it right. I think they should
After republicans pull their plan did replace obamacare. I will not sugarcoat this, this is a disappointing day for us. Doing big things is hard. House Speaker Paul Ryan made the stunning announcement this afternoon. We carried it live here on abc 7. The decision was made when it became clear the bill would not have the 216 votes needed to pass in the house. President trump campaigned heavily on a promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care act. A obamacare. And i never said, i guess im here 64 days, i never said repeal and replace obamacare, youve all heard my speeches, i never said repeal it and replace it within 64 days. I have a long time. Democrats were quick to declare a moment of triumph. Today is a great day for our country. Its a victory, what happened on the floor is a victory for the american people. The biggest beneficiary of the Affordable Care act is the state of california. Had it been repealed the state would have lost billions in federal funds that have helped lo
The speaker pro tempore on this vote, the yeas are 225, the nays are 191. The previous question is ordered. Question is on adoption of the resolution. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the yeas have it. On that i request a recorded vote. The speaker pro tempore a recorded vote has been requested. Those in favor of a recorded vote shall rise and remain standing. A a sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. This is a fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of epresentatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 225. The nays the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 226. The nays are 191. The majority votin
Analyst for nbc news john highland and the White House Correspondent for pbs news hour. Joe and mika have the morning off and well begin with President Trump revoking the security clearance of cia director john brennan. White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders announced the action yesterday by wrereading statement by the president. Mr. Brennans line and recent country is consistent with access to the nations most closely held secrets and facilities. The very aim of our adversaries. Focused on a nude to protene among those he holds responsible for the russia investigation saying, quote, i call it the rigged witchhunt is a sham and these people let it. So i think it is something that had to be done. On msnbc yesterday brennan said the president is acting out of fear. I think he fears individuals who could damage him. Could damage his standing from the American People. Look at the way hes been referring to bob mueller. Bob mueller who is a National Treasure and an icon within the Law Enf
On this day after christmas, theres no respite from President Trumps ranting against impeachment as a potential first crack in his Senate Firewall has been exposed. Gop senator Lisa Murkowski now publicly admits shes disturbed by majority leader Mitch Mcconnells promise he will coordinate with the white house during the trial. It has given democrats hope some might break ranks on terms for the trial as partisan republicans remain deadlocked. Our correspondents and analysts are also standing by. First, to cnn congressional correspondent, Phil Mattingly. Phil, senator murkowskis remarks raise new questions whether the president s gop defenses are going to hold. Lets be clear, republican murkowski is not saying she wants to remove the president but is raising questions between Mitch Mcconnell and the white house. It may give democrats an opportunity to structure the trial in a way they want. In fairness, when i heard that, i was disturbed. A Key Senate Republican expressing discomfort wit