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Republicans Push Repeal of "Obamacare"
(IRN)-The new Republican majority in the House of Representatives pushed through a repeal of "Obamacare."

Republicans argue that "Obamacare" is burdening small business and inhibiting job growth. Freshman Republican, Congressman Robert Dold, says it needs to be replaced.

"It's going to have a devastating impact for small business, Dold said. "My health insurance rates for the people that I worked with each and everyday last year went up 44 percent,... 44 percent. There is no question that we need reform."

Senate leaders say they won't take up the bill. But despite that, Republicans begin work on a substitute that could lead to amendments in health care reform.
The repeal passed in the House 245 – 189.

(Source: Illinois Radio Network)
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