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 VT Marriage and Family Expert Shares Tips to Reduce Vacation Stress Emma Thomas June 3, 2026 Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026