Republicans pass budget bill amendment aimed at protecting Medicaid, Medicare

USA TODAY - For more and to sign up click here Al Weaver Senate Republicans on Friday backed an amendment to their budget resolution aimed at protecting Medicare and Medicaid. The amendment, which passed 51-48 and was proposed by Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska.), was the first brought forward as part of the vote-a-rama ahead of a final vote on the bill that will serve as a blueprint for President Trump's domestic…