Why ObamaCare is a victory for free-market conservatism

Instead of repealing ObamaCare, perhaps Republicans should try to reform it

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The catalyst for the first government shutdown in 17 years is the GOP's belief that it was worth grinding Washington to a halt over President Obama's signature health care bill.

Talking about his resistance to the Affordable Care Act, Rep Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) compared himself to Fred Flinstone's feet, putting the brakes on a government that was "running 100 miles an hour toward socialism."

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Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.