Senate Adrift Over Health Plan, with Vote Postponed – Internal disputes among Senate Republicans forced leaders to postpone the vote on their healthcare proposal until after the July 4th recess. Moderate Republicans believe that the proposal would jeopardize care for the neediest citizens, such as the elderly, women and children who rely on Medicaid. Meanwhile, more radical GOP members think cuts to these programs do not go far enough. The delayed vote provides an opportunity for a coalition of Latino groups and Democratic senators to join forces to attempt to halt what they are denouncing as toxic medicine for families. José López Zamorano has the details from Washington.
Immigrant Girl with Cerebral Palsy Faces Uncertain Future Due to Congressional Health Bill – Until three years ago, Isabella was expected to lead a life beset by serious problems speaking, walking and taking care of herself. She has cerebral palsy. But thanks to her mothers’ determination and the treatments she receives through California’s current healthcare system, Isabella has improved. Now, not only is she bilingual, she’s also taking dance classes. But because she is an immigrant, her recovery could come to a halt if Congress approves the Republican-backed health plan. This story, and its grave warning, is the subject of a new documentary. Ruben Tapia reports from Los Angeles.
With a Taco Truck at Every Mosque, Muslims Break Ramadan Fast – Muslim leaders in Southern California decided to break their fast during Ramadan, the holy month of Islam, with a feast of Mexican tacos in an effort to forge bonds between Muslims and Latinos. A Muslim activist and a Latino professor created the campaign inviting taco trucks to set up at mosques in the area in a bid to dampen prejudice and fear after some warned that too much immigration would lead to a “taco truck on every corner.” Thus, in recent days, thousands of Muslims broke their daily fast by eating halal tacos. Manuel Ocaño reports from a mosque in San Diego.
