Senate rejects Obamacare repeal bill

Republican-led chamber deals major blow to Trump's legislative agenda

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US Senator Elizabeth Warren at a rally to oppose the repeal of the Affordable Care Act
(Image credit: Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)

US senators have rejected a bill to make fundamental changes to the "Obamacare" healthcare system in a move described as a "stinging blow" to President Donald Trump.

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