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Republicans Look to Stymie Health Care Win for Democrats
The Page by Mark Halperin —
istockphoto.com Plan to vote unanimously against health care reform bill Saturday.
TPMDC Morning Roundup
TPM Election Central —
... reports that the entire House will vote on an amendment to the health care bill by Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI), to block people who receive federal subsidies from buying plans that would cover abortion. The amendment is expected to pass with about 40 pro-life Democrats and all Republicans -- who for their own part are planning to vote unanimously against the health care bill itself. ...
Obama Appeals To House Democrats As Health Care Reform Approaches House Vote
The Moderate Voice —
... companies that participate in the exchange from covering abortions.
“Passing this amendment allows the House to meet our criteria of preserving the existing protections against abortion funding in the new legislation,” the Bishops wrote in a letter to individual members. “Most importantly, it will ensure that no government funds will be used for abortion or health plans which include abortion.”
Expect GOPers to vote in a solid block, according to the Washington Post:
The 177 Republicans in the House of ...
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