The headline news from July 26, 2017

The archive of all headlines from July 26, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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US healthcare Senate Republicans vote to open debate on repealing and replacing Obamacare

The Guardian  26/Jul/2017 00:15:11

Key step toward healthcare reform passes thanks in part to John McCain’s return, but shape of final legislation and chances of success remain unclear

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Senate Republicans vote to open debate on repealing and replacing Obamacare

The Guardian  26/Jul/2017 01:00:15

Key step toward healthcare reform passes thanks in part to John McCain’s return, but shape of final legislation and chances of success remain unclear

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Here’s the Lowdown on ’Skinny Repeal’ of Obamacare

NBC News  26/Jul/2017 02:00:14

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McCain Helps President Who Derided Him

New York Times  26/Jul/2017 03:45:07

After Vice President Mike Pence cast the tiebreaking vote to move forward with debate, the Senate is taking up an amendment that would swap out the House-passed health care bill for a full repeal-and-replace measure.That is expected to be just the first of several votes in the coming days. Still, it is possible that by week’s end, the senators will have passed nothing.

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McCain Helps President Who Derided Him

New York Times  26/Jul/2017 04:15:07

A comprehensive plan to replace the law fell short of the votes it needed on Tuesday night, with senators opposing an amendment crafted to appeal to conservative and moderate Republicans. Hours earlier, Vice President Mike Pence cast the tiebreaking vote to begin debate in the Senate on a bill to repeal much of the Affordable Care Act.

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McCain Helps President Who Derided Him

New York Times  26/Jul/2017 05:45:06

A comprehensive plan to replace the law fell short of the votes it needed on Tuesday night, with senators opposing an amendment crafted to appeal to conservative and moderate Republicans. The fact that the replacement plan came up well short of even 50 votes was an ominous sign for party leaders still seeking to pass a final bill this week.

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Los Angeles Times  26/Jul/2017 06:45:13

The police officer who last year questioned the then-dean of USC’s medical school about his role in the drug overdose of a young woman expressed skepticism at Dr. Carmen Puliafito’s account, according to an audio recording that was made by the officer and released Tuesday.

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See How Each Senator Voted on Full Repeal-and-Replace

New York Times  26/Jul/2017 07:00:14

A comprehensive plan to replace the law fell short of the votes it needed on Tuesday night, with senators opposing an amendment crafted to appeal to conservative and moderate Republicans. The fact that the replacement plan came up well short of even 50 votes was an ominous sign for party leaders still seeking to pass a final bill this week.

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Los Angeles Times  26/Jul/2017 07:00:19

The police officer who last year questioned the then-dean of USC’s medical school about his role in the drug overdose of a young woman expressed skepticism at Dr. Carmen Puliafito’s account. Listen to the recording in the article. Late Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Here Are the Republicans’ Remaining Proposals

New York Times  26/Jul/2017 12:00:13

A comprehensive plan to replace the law fell short of the votes it needed on Tuesday night, with senators opposing an amendment crafted to appeal to Republicans. The fact that the replacement plan came up well short of even 50 votes was an ominous sign for party leaders still seeking to pass a final bill this week.

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Los Angeles Times  26/Jul/2017 12:15:12

The police officer who last year questioned the then-dean of USC’s medical school about his role in the drug overdose of a young woman expressed skepticism at Dr. Carmen Puliafito’s account. Listen to the recording in the article. Morning Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Betsy DeVos Trump’s illiberal ally seen as most dangerous education chief ever

The Guardian  26/Jul/2017 13:30:18

The 59-year-old billionaire is said to be the spearhead of Trump’s agenda, and alarm is growing at her plans for privatization – and her erosion of civil rights

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Los Angeles Times  26/Jul/2017 15:15:12

The police officer who last year questioned the then-dean of USC’s medical school about his role in the drug overdose of a young woman expressed skepticism at Dr. Carmen Puliafito’s account. Listen to the recording in the article.Steve Lopez: Yet another USC scandal requires blunt talk about money culture and values on campus Morning Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Breaking news Trump says US military will not ’accept or allow’ transgender people to serve

The Guardian  26/Jul/2017 15:30:18

The president tweeted that the military ‘cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption’ of having transgender members

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Los Angeles Times  26/Jul/2017 15:30:19

The police officer who last year questioned the then-dean of USC’s medical school about his role in the drug overdose of a young woman expressed skepticism at Dr. Carmen Puliafito’s account. Listen to the recording in the article.Steve Lopez: Yet another USC scandal requires blunt talk about money culture and values on campus Morning Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Breaking news Trump says US military will not allow transgender people to serve

The Guardian  26/Jul/2017 15:45:11

The president tweeted that the military ‘cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption’ of having transgender members

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Los Angeles Times  26/Jul/2017 15:45:13

Trump tweeted that after consulting with generals and military experts, transgender individuals won't be allowed to serve 'in any capacity' in the U.S. armed forces.

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Breaking news Donald Trump says US military will not allow transgender people to serve

The Guardian  26/Jul/2017 16:00:18

The president tweeted that the military ‘cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption’ of having transgender members

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Los Angeles Times  26/Jul/2017 16:00:21

The police officer who last year questioned the then-dean of USC’s medical school about his role in the drug overdose of a young woman expressed skepticism at Dr. Carmen Puliafito’s account. Listen to the recording in the article.Steve Lopez: Yet another USC scandal requires blunt talk about money culture and values on campus Morning Reportlatest headlines BUSINESS

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New York Times  26/Jul/2017 16:15:07

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Los Angeles Times  26/Jul/2017 16:15:11

Trump tweeted that after consulting with generals and military experts, transgender individuals won't be allowed to serve 'in any capacity' in the U.S. armed forces.

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Here Are the Republicans’ Remaining Proposals

New York Times  26/Jul/2017 16:30:14

A comprehensive plan to replace the law fell short of the votes it needed on Tuesday night, with senators opposing an amendment crafted to appeal to Republicans. The fact that the replacement plan came up well short of even 50 votes was an ominous sign for party leaders still seeking to pass a final bill this week.

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Trump Bans Transgender People Serving in the Military

NBC News  26/Jul/2017 16:30:16

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Donald Trump says US military will not allow transgender people to serve

The Guardian  26/Jul/2017 16:30:18

The president tweeted that the military ‘cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption’ of having transgender members

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New York Times  26/Jul/2017 17:15:08

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Here Are the Republicans’ Remaining Proposals

New York Times  26/Jul/2017 17:30:14

A comprehensive plan to replace the law fell short of the votes it needed on Tuesday night, with senators opposing an amendment crafted to appeal to Republicans. The fact that the replacement plan came up well short of even 50 votes was an ominous sign for party leaders still seeking to pass a final bill this week.

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Donald Trump says US military will not allow transgender people to serve

The Guardian  26/Jul/2017 17:45:11

Decision marks a reversal of a policy initiated under Obama in 2016, in which the Pentagon ended a longtime ban on trans people from serving openly

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Los Angeles Times  26/Jul/2017 18:00:20

Trump tweeted that after consulting with generals and military experts, transgender individuals won't be allowed to serve 'in any capacity' in the U.S. armed forces. Opinion

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New York Times  26/Jul/2017 20:15:08

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Senate Prepares for Vote on a Repeal-Only Health Measure

New York Times  26/Jul/2017 20:30:15

The Senate is scheduled to vote on Wednesday afternoon on a proposal to repeal major parts of the Affordable Care Act without providing a replacement.After Tuesday’s vote to begin debate, the Senate considered a comprehensive replacement bill, but that fell far short of the support it needed to pass.

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Senate Prepares for a Vote on a Repeal-Only Health Measure

New York Times  26/Jul/2017 20:45:08

The Senate is scheduled to vote on Wednesday afternoon on a proposal to repeal major parts of the Affordable Care Act without providing a replacement.After Tuesday’s vote to begin debate, the Senate considered a comprehensive replacement bill, but that fell far short of the support it needed to pass.

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Los Angeles Times  26/Jul/2017 21:30:17

Trump tweeted that after consulting with generals and military experts, transgender individuals won't be allowed to serve 'in any capacity' in the U.S. armed forces. Politics

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See How Each Senator Voted

New York Times  26/Jul/2017 22:15:08

The Senate on Wednesday afternoon rejected a proposal to repeal major parts of the Affordable Care Act without providing a replacement.The vote underscored the bind that Republican leaders have found themselves in, signaling that the “clean repeal” bill that conservatives have embraced cannot get through Congress.

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Los Angeles Times  26/Jul/2017 22:30:18

Sen. Rand Paul had sought the vote on ending Obamacare by 2020. An idea gaining traction is for a so-called skinny repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which would end the individual mandate and a few other policies. Politics

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See How Each Senator Voted

New York Times  26/Jul/2017 23:00:11

The Senate on Wednesday afternoon rejected a proposal to repeal major parts of the Affordable Care Act without providing a replacement.The vote signaled that the “clean repeal” bill that conservatives have embraced cannot pass, and underscored the bind that Republican leaders have found themselves in.

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Trump Leaves Transgender Service Members ’In Harm’s Way’

NBC News  26/Jul/2017 23:00:14

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Los Angeles Times  26/Jul/2017 23:00:17

Sen. Rand Paul had sought the vote on ending Obamacare by 2020. An idea gaining traction is for a so-called skinny repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which would end the individual mandate and a few other policies. Trump’s Transgender Ban

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