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 Ella Langley to perform at the Salem Civic Center in June Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Roanoke revises trash schedule, urges sidewalk clearing after storm Ian Price February 2, 2026 0 Town of Rocky Mount adds land and residents Denise Membreno February 2, 2026 0