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Replacing Obamacare. Easier said than done.

Hello again, I'm Aronaldi, and this is To the Point.

Finally, Republicans have the power to do what they promised for six years,

repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. But having the power doesn't mean they can do it,

especially when their president-elect seems to want universal health care at government expense.

Customers give Obamacare mixed reviews, while experts warn that continued uncertainty may drive insurance companies out of the market.

We'll hear about the need for mandates and coverage for pre-existing conditions as the GOP pushes for health savings accounts and other alternatives.

Later on today's talking point, Trump's appointee to lead health and human services as he used his position in Congress

to advance his own bottom line.

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Hello again, Warren. I'm back with To The Poet. Republicans have started the process of repealing Obamacare once again, and Donald Trump says he has a plan to replace it. But can they get along? Well, the next step for health care reform need a bipartisan coalition.

Today's talking point, Republican Congressman Tom Price has traded stocks in medical companies

at the same time he's been writing legislation that protected the profit of those same companies.

He's been chosen for the cabinet post that regulates the medical business.

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