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With the revelation of the Senate's version of their ACA replacement, I am left with one question: Which is more important to Republicans? Badly hurting old, poor and sick Americans or granting a windfall in tax cuts to the rich? The Senate's bill appears to accomplish both.

Jonathan C. Seegmiller

Salt Lake City