paul state representative paul torkelsonned says the wasteful spending on obamacare that has left taxpayers outraged will soon be making an impact on minnesota schools. significant impact on minnesota schools. according to documents released by minnesota's management and budget office, over the next three years the total unfunded costs associated with the affordable care act compliance will cost school districts statewide at least $207 million. it's troubling news for our schools, the state representative said. this is $200 million that school districts won't be able to use to hire more teachers or improve their educational programs. this is an unneeded expense that does absolutely nothing for our students. the senator concludes by saying it's pretty sad, pretty sad when schools are poured to prioritize obamacare compliance over the education of our children. obamacare compliance over the education of our children. and so, mr. president, i come to the floor when i hear my colleague from connecticut saying it's working to say it's working all across the country. it's not working in so many w