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Tens of Thousands Protest Planned Repeal of Affordable Care Act

HeadlineJan 17, 2017

Elsewhere, thousands rallied in cities across the U.S. in weekend protests opposing the planned repeal of the Affordable Care Act. In Boston, more than 6,000 people braved frigid temperatures to hear Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others defend President Obama’s signature healthcare law. Outside of Detroit, Michigan, more than 10,000 people packed an outdoor rally in the cold featuring Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The rally was headlined by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Sen. Bernie Sanders: “Very few Americans believe that we should repeal the Affordable Care Act without a replacement program to make it better. No, we are saying to our Republican colleagues, we will not allow you to throw up to 30 million Americans off of health insurance.”

On Friday, House Republicans approved legislation that begins the process of dismantling the Affordable Care Act. Donald Trump told The Washington Post on Sunday he soon plans to present a replacement bill that would provide “insurance for everyone.” Trump did not provide specifics.

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