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Health Law Repeal Debate: 22 Freshmen Republicans In Under 4 Minutes

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Freshmen Voices: The large class of Republican freshmen swept into office in the November elections had their voices heard in the repeal debate. Republican leadership put a special emphasis on these new members of Congress. Here are excerpts of what some of the freshmen had to say about the law that so many passionately campaigned against.

Health Law Repeal: The Words Matter

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H.R. 2 is not expected to come to a vote in the Senate, so this week’s House debate on repealing the 2010 health care law is likely to be remembered as purely symbolic. With members speaking more to the C-SPAN cameras than to each other, the words they choose take on extra significance. Word clouds highlight the differences in diction.

Health On The Hill Transcript: House Prepares Wednesday Vote On Health Law Repeal

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The House is expected to vote tomorrow on legislation that would repeal the health care law. While the measure is likely to pass the House, Senate Democrats are expected to block the legislation.

Health On The Hill: House Prepares Wednesday Vote On Health Law Repeal

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The House is expected to vote tomorrow on legislation that would repeal the health care law. While the measure is likely to pass the House, Senate Democrats are expected to block the legislation.

Text: Health Law Repeal Bill And House ‘Resolution’ On Replacing The Law

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This document contains the text of the bill to repeal the health law and a Republican resolution “instructing certain committees to report legislation replacing” the law.

Health On The Hill Transcript: GOP, White House Tussle On Cost Of Law’s Repeal

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Lawmakers are at odds over a Congressional Budget Office estimate that found repealing the new health law would add $230 billion to the deficit over the next decade.

Video: Delayed, Lawmakers Fight Over Cost Of Repeal

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The House floor vote to repeal the health care law previously scheduled for Jan. 12 has been postponed due to the shooting in Arizona. Meanwhile, Democrats and Republicans are at odds over a Congressional Budget Office estimate that found repealing the law would add $230 billion to the deficit over the next decade. Republicans say if the law is fully implemented it would cost taxpayers more than $700 billion.

Transcript: Republicans Schedule Health Law Repeal Vote

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House Republicans have scheduled a Jan. 12 vote to repeal the health care law. While the measure is expected to pass the House, Democrats in the Senate have pledged to stop the bill.

Health Care Battles To Surge Anew In 2011: Christopher Weaver

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming this year: KHN reporter Christopher Weaver says pressures on individuals, employers and government will bring new ways to try to control costs.

Health Care Battles To Surge Anew In 2011: Andrew Villegas

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming this year: KHN Assistant Editor Andrew Villegas says there is strong interest in what health care policy ideas Republicans will offer in Congress.

Health Care Battles To Surge Anew In 2011: Jenny Gold

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming this year: KHN reporter Jenny Gold says marketplace consolidations, especially with a great number of hospital mergers, could change the health care landscape.

Health Care Battles To Surge Anew In 2011: Phil Galewitz

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming this year: KHN correspondent Phil Galewitz says there are questions about the effectiveness of states’ efforts to move Medicaid patients to managed care.

Health Care Battles To Surge Anew In 2011: Marilyn Werber Serafini

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming this year: Marilyn Werber Serafini, the Robin Toner Fellow at KHN, says efforts to cut federal spending likely will be hampered by campaign promises on Medicare funding.

Health Care Battles To Surge Anew In 2011: Bara Vaida

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming this year: KHN contributing writer Bara Vaida says the relationship between five major insurance companies and their trade group will be interesting to watch.