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Colorado Senators Udall and Bennet Call for Up-or-Down Vote on Public Option
fdlaction.firedoglake.com - 10/22/2009
Colorado Senators Udall and Bennet Call for Up-or-Down Vote on Public Option
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Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) Colorado senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet are joining with their Governor, Bill Ritter, in asking for an up-or-down vote on the public option. The public option has majority support in the Senate, but likely lacks to 60 votes needed to add it as a ...
huffingtonpost.com - 10/20/2009
Public Option in Danger
— huffingtonpost.com — The public option will provide Coloradans much-needed competition and choice for health care. And with the majority... of Senators, Representatives, and the American people supporting a public option, its passage would seem inevitable.But in fact, the ... (more) Public Option in Danger

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Up or Down Vote for the Public Option
action.ritterforgovernor.com - 10/20/2009
Up or Down Vote for the Public Option
— action.ritterforgovernor.com — Dear United States Senators, As Colorado's elected officials and concerned Americans, we urge you not to filibuster... the public option. A public option is a crucial part of real reform. It would inject choice and competition into our health care ... (more) Up or Down Vote for the Public Option

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huffingtonpost.com - 10/16/2009
Sen. Mark Udall: Don't Ask Don't Tell Needs to Go
— huffingtonpost.com — The time has come to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”  That’s why earlier today I sent a... letter to President Obama, urging him to move aggressively so we can repeal this law and replace it with a policy of ... (more) Sen. Mark Udall: Don't Ask Don't Tell Needs to Go

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FDL Action Health Care Update: Wednesday (10/21/09)
Blue Commonwealth - Front Page — ... 2. In better news, Walker writes that "Colorado senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet are joining with their Governor, Bill Ritter, in ...

FDL Action Health Care Update: Wednesday (10/21/09)
Blue Virginia — ... 2. In better news, Walker writes that "Colorado senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet are joining with their Governor, Bill Ritter, in ...

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