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Why the Health Care Repeal Vote Really is Just Symbolic

January 19, 2011 - by Donny Shaw

Later today, the House of Representatives will vote on a bill to repeal health care reform, and it is expected to pass (UPDATE: the repeal bill passed by a vote of 245-189). But don't be fooled -- it is purely symbolic and there is no chance that it will become law. Here are three reasons why.

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