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Julie Rovner, KHN鈥檚 chief Washington correspondent, on Here & Now by WBUR鈥檚 Robin Young Thursday. They discussed changes approved by Republican conservatives for the House bill to replace the Affordable Care Act 鈥斅爓hich would give states the option to loosen provisions in the health law requiring insurers to offer coverage to people with preexisting conditions and guaranteeing that policies cover essential health benefits 鈥斅燼nd the debate between the parties over whether the government will continue to fund subsidies that help pay for many out-of-pocket expenses for low-income people who purchase coverage on the health law鈥檚 marketplaces.