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Repeal Of Obamacare – What’s Next? (Video)

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During Wednesday nights “Vote-a-rama’ Senate Republicans voted 51-48 to begin the repeal of Obamacare, officially known as the Affordable Care Act. The 1:30 AM Thursday vote has now set the stage for repealing large portions of the ACA. That could begin as early as today, Friday, when the measure moves to the House.

What does it mean and will President-elect Trump accept the plan without a replacement plan in place?

NPRSenate Takes First Step To Repeal Obamacare — So What’s Next?

At about 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, Republicans moved one step closer to repealing a law they have railed against since the moment it was passed nearly seven years ago.

By a final vote of 51-48, the Senate approved a budget resolution that sets the stage for broad swaths of the Affordable Care Act to be repealed through a process known as budget reconciliation. The resolution now goes to the House, where leaders are hoping to approve it by the end of the week.

New York TimesObamacare Repeal Is Moving Forward. When Will Changes Affect Consumers?

Senate Republicans took a major first step in repealing Obamacare this week. Consumers, though, should keep in mind that many steps remain before any changes will affect individuals with health insurance.

If you’re one of the estimated 20 million Americans who gained coverage through the health law, you are extremely unlikely to lose coverage this year. If you get your health insurance through work or Medicare, the repeal legislation alone will have minimal effects on your coverage, even in the long run. Here’s our guide to what still needs to happen before any laws change.

The HillHouse to take critical step toward repealing ObamaCare

The House will vote Friday on a budget resolution that would pave the way for ObamaCare’s repeal despite some grumbling by some Republicans wary of moving forward without a firm replacement plan ready.

The Senate approved the legislation early Thursday morning, and the House is expected to follow suit before adjourning until the inauguration.

PoliticoGOP governors fight their own party on Obamacare

Republican governors who reaped the benefits of Obamacare now find themselves in an untenable position — fighting GOP lawmakers in Washington to protect their states’ health coverage.

This rift between state and federal GOP officials is the real battle on Obamacare at a time when Democrats have only marginal power in Congress. The voices of even a handful of Republican governors intent on protecting those at risk of losing coverage could help shape an Obamacare replacement and soften the impact on the millions who depend on the law.

Bloomberg TV: On today’s “QuickTake” topic, Vonnie Quinn reports on the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act. She speaks on “Bloomberg Markets.”