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published on May 12, 2017 - 9:30 AM
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There have been a lot of eyes on Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford)in the last few weeks to see how he would vote on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act.

With the House of Representatives today passing the legislation, observers have their answer.

Valadao voted in favor of the measure Thursday. Soon after the vote, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released a statement praising Valadao.

“While Democrats fight desperately to keep the failed status quo in place, David Valadao is moving forward with a plan to improve access to healthcare and lower costs for California families,” said Jack Pandol, western regional press secretary for the NRCC. We thank Valadao for keeping his promise to protect families in his district from Obamacare’s crushing effects.”

The reaction on social media was swift, as observers noted that every California Republican voted for the measure, listing the names of fellow Reps. Jeff Denham, Tom McClintock, Devin Nunes and Kevin McCarthy under the heading “California Wall of Shame.”

Valadao had been coy about his support, saying that he was still on the fence up until the vote. But Rep. Nunes had been supportive since the last effort in March to repeal and replace didn’t garner enough votes.

Nunes released the following statement:

“The House of Representatives took a big step today toward abolishing the failing Obamacare program and replacing it with a system that provides much better care at lower prices. Central Valley residents have been saddled for far too long with high prices, while many Medi-Cal participants are burdened by minimal healthcare choices, with some participants even forced to travel to the Bay area or Los Angeles to see specialists. The bill passed by the House today will make healthcare available to every American who wants it while protecting those with pre-existing conditions.” 

Related story: House OKs GOP health bill, a step toward Obamacare repeal


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