First legislative victory for Trump as healthcare bill passes first hurdle

Step closer to repealing Obamacare

Jayna Rana
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President Donald Trump has succeeded in the first stage of his long-term strategy to repeal Obamacare after narrowly passing his American Health Care Act in the lower chamber of Congress by 217 to 213 votes in favour for the bill.

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