Stories Related to Trump: Not ‘that Far Off’ From Passing Health Overhaul

WASHINGTON — Making a final push, President Donald Trump said he doesn’t think congressional Republicans are “that far off” on a health overhaul to replace “the dead carcass of Obamacare.” Expressing frustration, he complained about “the level of hostility” in government and wondered why both parties can’t work together on the Senate bill as GOP critics expressed doubt over a successful vote this week. It was the latest signs of high-stakes maneuvering over a key campaign promise, and the president signaled a willingness to deal. “We have a very good plan,” Trump said in an interview broadcast Sunday.

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