The Republican Health Bill Failed Key Tests – So What’s Next?

Senate Republicans have released several bills in recent weeks in support of their goal of repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This morning, that effort appears to have failed. On Tuesday, the Senate narrowly approved a motion to proceed, allowing the chamber to begin consideration of measures to achieve that goal. Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted with the Democrats against the motion, but Vice President Mike…