WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine is strongly leaning against voting for the latest draft of her party\u2019s healthcare bill attempting to dismantle Obamacare, she said on Sunday. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt is very difficult for me to envision a scenario where I would end up voting for this bill,\u201d Collins said during an appearance on CNN\u2019s \u201cState of the Union.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cI have a number of serious reservations about it. I\u2018m concerned about the impact on the Medicaid program, which has been on the books for more than 50 years and provides healthcare to our most vulnerable citizens, including disabled children and lower-income seniors.\u201d <\/p>\n
Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn<\/p>\n
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