Area GOP lawmakers praise AHCA House passage, Dems vow to stop it in the Senate Evan Jones May 5, 2017 1 minute read Area Republican lawmakers are praising House passage of the American Health Care Act, but Democrats say it will take health care coverage away from millions of Americans, and they vow to stop it in the Senate. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Greenway system celebrates 20 yearsNext: VT Prof: “Isolationist” trend could sweep across France after Sunday’s election Related Stories The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0
