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GOP repeals healthcare reforms in symbolic vote
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-01-20 09:31
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WASHINGTON -- US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill repealing last year's healthcare reform, a signature legislation of the Obama administration. The bill is not likely to pass the Democratic controlled Senate.
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The vote was 245-189, splitting along party-line. Three Democrats joined all 242 Republicans in supporting repeal.
Republicans argued the healthcare law would increase spending, raise taxes and eliminate jobs, while the White House has recently launched a campaign to counter the claim.
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