With the 217-213 vote, Republicans obtained just enough support to push the legislation through the House, sending it to the Senate for consideration. But the effort now faces new hurdles in the Senate, where the House bill will have difficulty gaining Republican support. Democrats are hoping that the Republicans’ vote to repeal Obamacare will spark a voter backlash in next year’s midterm congressional elections. How can you call something “health care reform” when millions of people lose their health insurance? The Republican bill, known formally as the American Health Care Act, aims to repeal most Obamacare taxes, including a penalty for not buying health insurance.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 04, 2017 18:33 UTC