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AARP, AMA, American Cancer Society, Consumers Union Endorse House Health Care Reform
fdlaction.firedoglake.com - 30 days ago
AARP, AMA, American Cancer Society, Consumers Union Endorse House Health Care Reform
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House Democrats received some good news in the form of a string of high-profile endorsements for H.R. 3962, the “Affordable Health Care for America Act.” The AMA, AARP, American Cancer Society , and Consumers Union (non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports) have all endorsed the bill. The ...
voices.washingtonpost.com - 30 days ago
AARP endorses House health
— voices.washingtonpost.com — I wonder if the AARP actually endorsed it this time. Pelosi claimed they endorsed an earlier plan... and was almost sued for slander and copyright abuse. Regardless of whether they endorse it or not, you would have to be deaf to think that the majority ... (more) AARP endorses House health

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Health Care Reform Bill Passes House Of Representatives (video)
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Health Care Reform Bill Passes House Of Representatives (video)
— youtube.com — Health Care Reform Bill Passes House Of Representatives - 11/07/09... (more) Health Care Reform Bill Passes House Of Representatives ...

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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 30 days ago
AMA endorses House Democratic health care bill
— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — WASHINGTON (CNN) - The American Medical Association endorsed the House Democratic leadership's health care reform bill Thursday.... It's "not a perfect representation of our views," but is close enough to warrant the support of the ... (more) AMA endorses House Democratic health care bill

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Blue Commonwealth - Front Page:  FDL Action Health Care Update: Thursday (11/5/09)

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FDL Action Health Care Update: Thursday (11/5/09)
Blue Commonwealth - Front Page — ... 3. Jon Walker says that endorsements of HR 3962 (the "Affordable Health Care for America Act") by the AMA, AARP, American Cancer Society and Consumers Union "should help ensure that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be able to whip the votes to pass the bill on Saturday." Let's hope they more than counteract the Bachmann tea partiers who showed up en masse today on Capitol Hill! ...

FDL Action Health Care Update: Thursday (11/5/09)
Blue Virginia — ... 3. Jon Walker says that endorsements of HR 3962 (the "Affordable Health Care for America Act") by the AMA, AARP, American Cancer Society and Consumers Union "should help ensure that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be able to whip the votes to pass the bill on Saturday." Let's hope they more than counteract the Bachmann tea partiers who showed up en masse today on Capitol Hill! ...

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