Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) confirmed Tuesday that Congress will not pass healthcare legislation before the end of the year, citing deep ideological divides between the parties. However, he left the door open for a breakthrough next month, pointing to recent bipartisan discussions that could clear a “potential pathway” for an agreement in January. […] Thune: ‘Potential Pathway’ For Healthcare Deal Emerging In January After End-Of-Year Stall ...read more read less