WMAL Interview - SUSAN FERRECHIO 07.17.17

INTERVIEW – SUSAN FERRECHIO – Chief Congressional Correspondent for the Washington Examiner

TOPIC: Healthcare vote

• Vote is being stalled again due to Sen. McCain’s absence, whose vote Republicans are depending on; already two who oppose • Congressional Budget office (CBO) analysis will likely influence debate, show how Americans will be impacted • Important for Republicans that premiums go down; Sen. Cruz’ plan would potentially fence off high-risk individuals who need more care, but allow premiums to go down for some