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 Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026
