Today's Headlines: House Passes Measure to Repeal and Replace the Affordable Care Act

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But It May Cost Them.]( By JENNIFER STEINHAUER The legislative victory may weaken G.O.P. lawmakers facing re-election in moderate districts. "Will it cause headaches for people? Absolutely," one said. [Students at the University of California, San Diego, where an organization of Chinese students is protesting the invitation of the Dalai Lama as a commencement speaker.]( [On Campuses Far From China, Still Under Beijing's Watchful Eye]( By STEPHANIE SAUL A group for Chinese students has worked in tandem with Beijing to promote a pro-Chinese agenda and tamp down anti-Chinese speech on Western campuses. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( [Get the Morning Briefing in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday through Friday. 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