House Republicans target problems with Obamacare mandate

House Republicans are seeking answers on why Obamacare’s individual mandate that people get insurance has failed to shore up the law’s exchanges, as the health of the exchanges are becoming more of a focal point in the debate over repeal of the law.

The House Ways and Means Committee’s oversight subcommittee held a hearing Tuesday on the issues surrounding the mandate that forces each American to have health insurance or pay a fine. The hearing was the latest attempt by Republicans to point out major problems with the law’s exchanges as Congress moves closer to repealing the law.