House voted 21 - 7 to repeal exemption in place since end of World War II . Proponents say repeal will help inject competition into health care industry . They also say it will lower consumer costs . They argue the companies benefit from what amounts to local monopolies . Critics of repeal say it will have little effect .
House voted 21 - 7 to repeal exemption in place since end of World War II . Proponents say repeal will help inject competition into health care industry . They also say it will lower consumer costs . Critics of repeal say it will have little effect .