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Democratic leadership is saying this morning they are confident they have the 218 votes needed to pass the sweeping House health care, public option included.
Just in case, President Obama will make his way to Capitol Hill at speak with the Democratic House caucus at 11:25 this morning. ...
nytimes.com - 17 days ago
news.yahoo.com - 17 days ago
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AP - President Barack Obama summoned Democrats to
"answer the call of history" Saturday as the House...
pushed toward a vote on a landmark health care bill holding out the promise of coverage for tens of millions who lack it.
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Obama asks House to vote on health care bill
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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 19 days ago
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Rep. Bill Owens (D-NY) can be counted on
as a "yes" in this weekend's expected vote on...
the House Democrats' health care bill, announcing his support in a press release. "This legislation will reform the insurance industry and provide increased ...
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Owens Announces Support For House Dems' Health Care Bill
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After a late-night deal setting framework for debate, the House will vote today on its version of the health care plan. Before the vote, Democrats are getting a little last minute pep talk from President Obama.
Read our primer here, and if you want to see government in action today, click on C-Span.
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HCR House Debate: Hissy Fits on an Historic Day
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... such language via a parliamentary maneuver. A House GOP aide tells me that hasn’t been decided yet. Expect shenanigans from the Republicans on trying to get that provision in. Meanwhile, President Obama is now meeting with the Democratic caucus in the House to push for their votes. We might hear leaks of what he said, but he's unlikely to make a statement to the press after this meeting. How's the rest of the day going to go? TPM has a good summary: This morning Democrats and Republicans will start by debating the ...
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