Obamacare replacement bill to be completed this year: Ryan
By Reuters
08 February 2017 |
4:30 am
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan says legislation to replace former President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law will be completed this year, although it may take longer to implement.
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