Topic: American Health Care Act

The U.S. House of Representatives passes the American Health Care Act (AHCA) to repeal and replace major portions of Obamacare. Democrats on the House floor taunt Republicans by singing "Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye," predicting the vote will lead to GOP losses in the 2018 midterms. Media coverage focuses on the potential loss of coverage for millions and the political risks taken by swing-district Republicans.

Tavis Smiley reports on C-SPAN that black Americans have lost economic ground in every major category over the last decade. Smiley expresses skepticism regarding the effectiveness of the Affordable Care Act in addressing health disparities, specifically noting that key provisions like pre-existing condition protections are being bypassed by insurance companies through tiered medication pricing.