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Illustration on the healthcare provider/insurance crisis by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

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Gary Taylor, an employee of Brodd's Small Engine Repair in Lincoln, Nebraska, works on a lawn mower. Tim Brodd, the shop's owner, prefers fuel without ethanol if it's available. (Associated Press)

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In this March 18, 2017 photo, Danny Dwyer, second from right, is reflected in a mirror in an Under Armour store used as a rallying point for a group of charity runners before heading out on a training run in Boston. Dwyer, 50, plans to run in the April 17, Boston Marathon. It's the latest step away from his former battles with drug addiction, job loss and four years he spent homeless living under a bridge. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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In this March 18, 2017 photo, Danny Dwyer, center, takes part in a training run with with fellow charity runners in Boston. Dwyer, 50, plans to run in the April 17, Boston Marathon. It's the latest step away from his former battles with drug addiction, job loss and four years he spent homeless living under a bridge. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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In this March 18, 2017 photo, Danny Dwyer, center, listens during an orientation talk in an Under Armour store used as a rallying point for a group of charity runners before heading out on a training run in Boston. Dwyer, 50, plans to run in the April 17, Boston Marathon. It's the latest step away from his former battles with drug addiction, job loss and four years he spent homeless living under a bridge. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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HIn this March 18, 2017 photo, Danny Dwyer warms up in an Under Armour store used as a rallying point for a group of charity runners before heading out on a training run in Boston. Dwyer, 50, plans to run in the April 17, Boston Marathon. It's the latest step away from his former battles with drug addiction, job loss and four years he spent homeless living under a bridge. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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In this March 18, 2017 photo, Danny Dwyer walks under the bridge where he used to sleep during the period in his life when he was homeless in Boston. Dwyer, 50, plans to run in the April 17, Boston Marathon. It's the latest step away from his former battles with drug addiction, job loss and four years living under the bridge. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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In this March 18, 2017 photo, Danny Dwyer poses under the bridge where he used to sleep during when he was homeless in Boston. Dwyer, 50, plans to run in the April 17, Boston Marathon. It's the latest step away from his former battles with drug addiction, job loss and four years living under the bridge. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised a vote on health care reform soon. (Associated Press/File)

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Illustration on GOP disarray over health insurance reform by Mark Weber/Tribune Content Agency

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Neb. Sen. Steve Harroran of Hastings speaks in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, April 6, 2017, during debate on a measure that would protect Nebraska workers from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Senators who support the bill argue it's a civil rights issue and an economic one. They say Nebraska needs to attract and retain young workers, who generally support diversity, while opponents say the measure threatens the religious freedom of business owners who will be forced to hire LGBT people. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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Neb. Sen. Carol Blood of Bellevue speaks in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, April 6, 2017, during debate on a measure that would protect Nebraska workers from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Senators who support the bill argue it's a civil rights issue and an economic one. They say Nebraska needs to attract and retain young workers, who generally support diversity, while opponents say the measure threatens the religious freedom of business owners who will be forced to hire LGBT people. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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Neb. Sen. Mike Hilgers of Lincoln speaks in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, April 6, 2017, during debate on a measure that would protect Nebraska workers from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Senators who support the bill argue it's a civil rights issue and an economic one. They say Nebraska needs to attract and retain young workers, who generally support diversity, while opponents say the measure threatens the religious freedom of business owners who will be forced to hire LGBT people. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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Neb. Sen. Kate Bolz of Lincoln speaks in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, April 6, 2017, during debate on a measure that would protect Nebraska workers from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Senators who support the bill argue it's a civil rights issue and an economic one. They say Nebraska needs to attract and retain young workers, who generally support diversity, while opponents say the measure threatens the religious freedom of business owners who will be forced to hire LGBT people. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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Neb. Sen. Suzanne Geist of Lincoln speaks in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, April 6, 2017, during debate on a measure that would protect Nebraska workers from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Senators who support the bill argue it's a civil rights issue and an economic one. They say Nebraska needs to attract and retain young workers, who generally support diversity, while opponents say the measure threatens the religious freedom of business owners who will be forced to hire LGBT people. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, Wisconsin Republican, said the latest health care proposal "brings us closer to the final agreement that we all want to achieve."

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks to employees of the EPA in Washington on Feb. 21, 2017. (Associated Press) **FILE**

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Dr. Scott Gottlieb, President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Food and Drug Administration, appears at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 5, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Georgetown's new men's basketball head coach Patrick Ewing smiles during an NCAA college basketball press conference to formally announce his hiring, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Georgetown's new men's basketball head coach Patrick Ewing smiles during an NCAA college basketball press conference to formally announce his hiring, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)