House votes to repeal part of 2010 health care law
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Republican-led House has voted to repeal a financially troubled part of the 2010 health care law that was designed to provide affordable long-term care insurance.
Wednesday's House vote comes four months after the Obama administration suspended what is known as the CLASS Act. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (seh-BEEL'-yuhs) said she was unable to find a way to make the program financially solvent.
Still, the White House has said it does not support repealing the program, under which workers would pay a monthly premium during their careers and collect a daily cash benefit if they become disabled later.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Republicans have targeted the program as part of their overall goal of dismantling the health care overhaul law. Action on the bill in the Democratic-controlled Senate is uncertain.