Young votes for House health care bill, says it will improve

Protestors at the U.S. Capitol before a vote on the health care bill. Photo by Liz Ruskin.A Republican bill to replace the Affordable Care Act squeaked through the U.S. House today, with help from Alaska Congressman Don Young.
Under the bill, Alaskans would lose the generous subsidies they have now for plans purchased on the individual market. Young said the legislation will change before final passage, and he said he has secured promises Alaska will get more help.
“I’