Congress Obamacare repeal bill sets stage for alternative
The House passed a repeal bill 239 to 186 aiming to undo the Affordable Care Act. Democrats oppose, Obama would veto if sent to his desk, and the measure delays enactment six months to allow replacement plans. Committees are tasked to develop a substitute.
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Washington reports nearly 10 million Americans have enrolled or re-enrolled in health insurance via the marketplaces as the February 15 deadline nears for 2015 coverage. Officials aim to reach up to 10 million by year end, amid ongoing political battles over the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion.
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Ashton Carter, President Obama's nominee for defense secretary, said at his Senate hearing he is inclined to provide lethal arms to Ukrainian forces fighting Russia backed separatists. He also urged faster arms deliveries to Jordan and said, without elaboration, that Jordan needs help to fight ISIS. Carter, 60, has been a senior Pentagon official and Harvard professor.
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