As Republican lawmakers promise to repeal and replace Obamacare, their staffers are spending hours responding to a flood of phone calls and emails from people worried about losing coverage or benefits.

“In the last few weeks, something has changed,” said Rep. Dave Brat, R-Va. “All of a sudden our phone calls and emails are lighting up.”

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