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House won't vote on health care Thursday -- bill in jeopardy

CNN: The Freedom Caucus has been delivered a "final offer," said a member of House leadership, chief deputy whip Patrick McHenry. "It's really in the hands of the members there to accept or reject the White House's offer." "This is the final offer," McHenry said. "We have a package, they have an offer, and‎ they can accept or reject it." Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows said there's no deal yet. "There are not enough votes as of 1:30 p.m. today," he told reporters. What's inside the Republican health care bill? The moderate "Tuesday Group" had seven boxes of pizza, as well as Doritos and Baked Lays, delivered to a room in the Capitol. And dozens of Republicans are circulating from meeting to meeting, including one-on-one sessions with Ryan. Moderate Republicans, including members of the Tuesday Group, were meeting Thursday afternoon with Ryan and will travel to the White House later in the day. Tuesday Group leader Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania said he's still a no on the bill.

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