28 June 2017 - Senate Republican leaders faced calls from critics within the party on Wednesday for substantial changes, rather than mere tinkering, to a major healthcare bill if they are to salvage their effort to repeal major parts of the Obamacare law.

In a big setback to the seven-year Republican quest to undo Democratic former President Barack Obama's signature legislative achievement, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday abandoned plans to get the bill passed this week.

McConnell, with his reputation as a master strategist on the line, put off a vote until after next week's Independence Day recess, after it became apparent he would not muster the 50 votes needed for passage.

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