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Hoyer Criticizes GOP Health Proposal
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer criticized details of an alternate House Republican health-care plan, saying it would do little to extend insurance to those who don't have it.
Hoyer: Health debate could stretch past Saturday vote time
thehill.com — This as House Democratic leaders labored to resolve last-minute disputes in their party about abortion and immigration.... Read more... (more) Hoyer: Health debate could stretch past Saturday vote time
Thousands rally to protest health care bill
Thousands rally to protest health care bill
silentmajority09.com — The fight rages on in Washington as opposition grows to the sweeping socialization of American health care... proposed by legislators. Thousands gathered to let their collective voices be heard at the Capitol where lawmakers are plotting their attack on our freedom. The following article ... (more) Thousands rally to protest health care bill
Hoyer: Vote Expected Saturday, But Could Be Pushed Back
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — On a conference call with reporters this morning, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) said that Democrats... are "very close" to securing the 218 votes needed to pass health care legislation, but that Republican delay tactics, and perhaps even ... (more) Hoyer: Vote Expected Saturday, But Could Be Pushed Back
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Republicans Declare Opposition to a Government Takeover of Health Care
Hit & Run — ... elements from a number of existing bills, would accomplish this by "letting families buy health insurance across state lines, allowing small businesses to pool together and offer health insurance to their employees at much lower costs, just like big businesses and unions can today, giving states the tools to create innovative reforms that lower costs and ending junk lawsuits that contribute to high health care costs." Naturally, liberals have been dismissive, portraying it as a handout to insurers that's based on old ...

The Note's Must-Reads for Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The Note — ... LINK USA Today's Kathy Kiely: "Republican McDonnell takes Va. governorship" LINK Politico’s Andy Barr: “GOP dominates in Virginia” LINK HEALTH CARE: ABC News’ Jonathan Karl: “Top Dems: Obama Won’t Get Health Care Bill in 2009” LINK The Washington Times’ Jennifer Haberkorn: “GOP Set to Unveil Its Health Plan LINK The Wall Street Journal’s Janet Adamy and Patrick Yoest: “Democrats See Health-Care Timetable Slipping” LINK The Boston Globe's Political Intelligence: "Republicans offer familiar health proposals" ...

The Note: Change Election - GOP Finds Hope; Democrats Find Fear; Independents Find Power
The Note — ... Who’s committed to whom? “The delay would be a setback for the White House, which has made enacting a health overhaul its top domestic priority this year,” The Wall Street Journal’s Janet Adamy and Patrick Yoest write. “But officials minimized the prospect. Dan Pfeiffer, deputy communications director at the White House, said, ‘Senator Reid has committed to the president that as soon as the Senate has the information back from the CBO they will move expeditiously to pass health reform.’ ” ...

Heath Care Reform-- Looking at the Glass Half-Full
Angry Bear — ... Progressives cannot let this opportunity slip through our fingers because we are so busy critiquing the legislation--and arguing with each other. Online WS Journal reports that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has begun to warn that the Senate may not be able to complete the legislation by the end of this year. ...

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