U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan says he will try to change the GOP health care plan to provide more aid to older Americans. That's good news for Kenneth Peek, a South Georgia farmer who was hoping the new plan would give him a break.

Peek is among those South Georgians coming to terms with the GOP plan. In it's current form, the bill hits hardest at people who are older and have limited means.

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Like many in South Georgia, Peek supported Donald Trump for president. They are also having to deal with Trump’s support for a health plan that could hurt them. Their reaction may surprise you.

Read the full story at http://www.myajc.com/news/breaking-news/trump-voters-south-georgia-come-terms-with-gop-health-plan/YGhaSvEz7yeZowZQZhYYLM/

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