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    Trump, Pence Lobby For Senate Health Care Bill As Prospects Appear Dim

    The president invited Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., to the White House on Tuesday. He's one of the most ardent conservative holdouts on the bill, which could fail to even get to the floor for debate.
    by Arnie Seipel Jun 27, 2017 4 minutes
    President Trump and Vice President Pence at the White House on Monday, during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET

    Senate Republican leaders face a very narrow path to passing their health care bill, which they have said must happen this week, and President Trump is working to twist some arms on Tuesday.

    Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas tweeted on Monday morning, "I am closing the door. We need to do it this week before double digit premium increases are announced for next year."

    There has been speculation that Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is prepared to bring the bill to the floor, so the Senate can move onto its next big priority of tax reform — even if the bill

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