Article snippet: Over 100 protesters from across the U.S. gathered outside high-profile Republican senators’ offices on Monday to voice their opposition to the GOP’s Senate bill that would repeal and replace the ACA). The demonstrators -- some of whom are doctors, nurses, health care aides and patients with chronic health conditions -- crowded around the offices and refused to leave, prompting the U.S. Capitol Police to physically remove them from the site. Organizers said demonstrators came from 21 U.S. states. Over 100 protesters were arrested, but no senators were present during the demonstrations. "We're not just here representing ourselves. We're here for women, for children, for indigenous people, for poor people. We're just trying to get our message across. This is our reality. This is not their reality show," said Nanti Ortiz, a protester from Arizona. Demonstrators who staged a sit-in inside the office of Sen. Obamacare, helped them access life-saving treatments. Sasha, a 32-year-old woman from Ohio, recalled the story of her battle with radiation treatments and a bilateral mastectomy. “My care was paid for by an insurance company. Without the protections of ACA, I would not have access to that care because I have a pre-existing condition,” she said, while participating in the sit-in in Portman's office. Peter, from Cleveland, detailed the $90,000 bill he received from emergency surgery and said “Senator Portman, do the right thing. Kill the bill. Don't... Link to the full article to read more