WASHINGTON — House Republicans narrowly passed legislation Thursday to roll back the Affordable Care Act, delivering on a yearslong campaign promise despite mounting concerns from patient advocates and health care groups that the legislation would strip protections enjoyed by millions of Americans. The tight vote, 217-213, with all Democrats opposed, underscored the limited appeal of the…
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego) released the following statement on the House passing the Republican bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
“You know a bill is bad when the Republicans’ best argument for it is ‘Don’t worry, the bill will be changed in the Senate.’
“It’s a sad day for the constituents who called my office worried about losing their coverage. This bill will provide fewer protections, less coverage, and higher costs. All to pay for a major tax cut for millionaires.”