Representative Nancy Pelosi called the ruling “absurd,” adding that Democrats in the House will “swiftly intervene in the appeals process” once they take control in January.
Obamacare was struck down by a Texas federal judge in a ruling that casts uncertainty on insurance coverage for millions of U.S. residents, drawing sharp condemnation from some medical professionals and a vow for action by top Democrats.
President Donald Trump termed the ruling “a big big victory by a highly respected judge” and an alternative path to the long-time Republican goal of repeal-and-replace.
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