Reaction to the plan was mostly positive from lawmakers and union leaders.

But under pressure from patients, doctors, lawyers and lawmakers, most insurance companies gave in.

The other key argument was local, from lawmakers whose districts need trade with China.

He now faces calls from senior lawmakers on both sides to stand down.

The initial reaction to the choice from key lawmakers in the Senate was positive.

But the board backed down in the face of extraordinary pressure from lawmakers.

The move was met by considerable opposition from Republican lawmakers.

In recent days, criticism began to rise from Democratic lawmakers.

But the answer from lawmakers has been the same every time: no.

Much of his speech was met with an odd silence from lawmakers.