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candidates or scouts in uniform shouldlitical candidates be advised against. we will get back to your calls in just a moment. we want to turn to the vote that is happening in the senate today on the health care bill. we are joined by alex alton of the hill newspaper. of the hillon newspaper. explain what is happening today. where is this in the process of replacing or repealing and replacing the affordable care act? guest: the senate will post will vote this afternoon to proceed with the house passed motion earlier this year. of moste major repeal of the affordable care act. it will be used as the vehicle for the senate to pass whatever legislation it winds up passing. the first thing they have to do before voting on legislation is voting to proceed to the legislation and voting to begin today. that is what the vote this afternoon will be about. john mccain last week was diagnosed with brain cancer, and he is flying in just four this vote. it is going to be a nailbiter. it
United-statesAmericaBenjamin-appelbaumJohn-mccainAlex-alton of the hillon newspaper. explain what is happening today. where is this in the process of replacing or repealing and replacing the affordable care act? guest: the senate will post will vote this afternoon to proceed with the house passed motion earlier this year. of moste major repeal of the affordable care act. it will be used as the vehicle for the senate to pass whatever legislation it winds up passing. the first thing they have to do before voting on legislation is voting to proceed to the legislation and voting to begin today. that is what the vote this afternoon will be about. john mccain last week was diagnosed with brain cancer, and he is flying in just four this vote. it is going to be a nailbiter. it is not clear if mitch mcconnell has the votes. if you want to kill this thing quickly, you would vote against the motion to proceed. there will be a lot of pressure from leadership for members to vote for this to go forward. host: let s talk about specific members we
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