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Congress Voted To Fire Me Last Night
I didn't get much sleep last night. Yes part of it was staying up to watch the debate and the vote on the Pelosi Health Care bill which I would flip back and forth to while trying to watch various football games, but the real insomnia was caused by the result of their vote.Their vote in essence ...
House Democrats Who Voted Against the Health Care Bill
nytimes.com — Lawmakers in the House voted 220 to 215 on Saturday night to approve a sweeping overhaul of... the nation s health care system. Only one Republican voted for the bill, and 39 Democrats opposed it, including 24 members of the fiscally conservative Blue ... (more) House Democrats Who Voted Against the Health Care Bill
House Passing Health Care Tonight November 7 11:05 P.M. History Made
House Passing Health Care Tonight November 7 11:05 P.M. History Made
politicolnews.com — The vote is taking place right this minute in a late session and 218 votes are needed... to Pass the Healthcare Bill tonight on Saturday November 7th, 2009 at 11:05 p.m., there are at 213 votes right now. Democrats are going without the Rupublicans who are voting no on this bill. We are moments ... (more) House Passing Health Care Tonight November 7 11:05 P.M. ...
Health-care Bill: How the House Voted washingtonpost.com
washingtonpost.com — The House Passes Health-care Bill A look at how members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted:... One moment, data loading... HOW THEY VOTED YES VOTES NO VOTES [arrow] Click on column header to sort by that subject: Vote Member Party State Campaign ... (more) Health-care Bill: How the House Voted washingtonpost.com
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