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 U.S. Senate rejects proposal for ‘Obamacare’ repeal

Associated Press

Posted on July 26, 2017 · Seven Republicans joined all Democrats Wednesday in a 45-55 vote defeating the plan. It was the second self-inflicted setback the GOP has suffered this week in trying to roll back Obama's 2010 statute.

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Canceled Health Care Vote Could Endanger Houston Republicans

Andrew Schneider

Posted on March 24, 2017 · Republican congressional leaders shelved their bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, in the face of a revolt on the right. That could encourage potential primary challengers to House members who supported the plan.

Tags Congressman John Culberson Congressman Kevin Brady House Speaker Paul Ryan Obamacare Repeal President Donald Trump

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Talk About Obamacare Repeal Creates Questions From Consumers

Wendy Rigby, TPR

Posted on January 24, 2017 · With all of the talk about Obamacare being repealed, some people don’t realize it’s still the law. And there’s an important deadline coming up.

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U.S. Senate approves “Ike Dike” plan to protect Houston area from hurricanes

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Posted on July 28, 2022 · Gates would be built across the coast of Galveston Bay and moved into place before hurricanes hit to block water from going up the Houston Ship Channel and flooding homes. 

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John Cornyn booed at Texas GOP convention in Houston

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Posted on June 17, 2022 · The senior senator from Texas is part of a bipartisan group of legislators seeking a deal on guns.

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