The Latest: Cassidy to defend repeal bill in Senate hearing
(WorldNews Business)

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the Republican push on health care (all times local): 3:05 p.m. Sen. Bill Cassidy will defend the Republican `Obamacare` repeal bill before a Senate panel on Monday. The Senate Finance Committee hearing is being held even though the measure`s prospects are dim. The Louisiana Republican sponsored the legislation with South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham. Republican Sen. John McCain said Friday he`ll oppose the bill in a Senate showdown this week. That means there will almost certainly be enough GOP opposition to sink it. Sen. Rick Santorum, a former GOP presidential contender, will also appear. He helped round up support for the proposal. Read more on...