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    A Republican 'victory' that might not last

    With some help from the President, House Republicans have shown they can pass a bill, but the GOP still hasn't shown it can govern. Some Congressmen who voted to repeal and replace Obamacare didn't have time to read the measure. Some senators say they'll start over from scratch.

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    By Warren Olney • May 5, 2017 • 1 min read

    With some help from the President, House Republicans have shown they can pass a bill, but the GOP still hasn't shown it can govern. Some Congressmen who voted to repeal and replace Obamacare didn't have time to read the measure. Some senators say they'll start over from scratch. Nobody knows what the House bill would cost or how many people would lose health insurance. It is clear that tax breaks would go to the wealthy. Democrats are already targeting Republicans for next year's mid-term elections. How confident should they be?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

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      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Producer, 'Press Play'

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      health policy analyst

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      Center for American Progress

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Healthcare debate now shifts to the Senate
    1. 1:24Texas ban on sanctuary cities heads to governor's desk
    2. 7:59A Republican 'victory' that might not lastYou’re reading this
    3. 41:40Ivanka Trump's book gets reviewed with ridicule
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