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The Debate Over Defunding Obamacare

House Republicans now look set to vote to "defund" the Affordable Care Act. Nevada Republicans have generally opposed the law but have not trumpeted their opposition until now. Sen. Dean Heller said last week that he would not vote to fund the health insurance law. So what does this mean? And does Sen. Harry Reid have any other options to avoid a government shutdown?

Karoun Demirjian, Washington Correspondent, Las Vegas Sun

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