Jonathan Weisman, deputy Washington editor for The Times, explains the voting and amendment process that the bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act must go through next.
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Former Obama Aides Lead Opposition to Health Care Repeal
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Senate Votes Down Broad Obamacare Repeal
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