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politico.com - 16 days ago
Hoyer: Dems still shy of 218 votes
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House majority leader still expects chamber to approve health bill Saturday, but says vote could be delayed.
online.wsj.com - 19 days ago
Hoyer Criticizes GOP Health Proposal
— online.wsj.com — 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. (more) Hoyer Criticizes GOP Health Proposal

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thehill.com - 15 days ago
Dems: 'We have the votes'
— thehill.com — Aides said leaders are confident they have the 218 they need, but at the very least they want a 219th. Read more... (more) Dems: 'We have the votes'

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abcnews.go.com - 16 days ago
Hoyer: House Health Care Bill May Not Have All 218 Votes Just Yet
— abcnews.go.com — Members of the House of Representatives are poised to vote Saturday on health care legislation , but a top Democratic leader acknowledged today that the vote may get pushed back to Sunday or later if there is not enough support to pass the bill on ... (more) Hoyer: House Health Care Bill May Not Have All 218 Votes ...

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Sound Politics:  It's Time To Call Your Congressman

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It's Time To Call Your Congressman
Sound Politics — It's Time To Call Your Congressman It isn't too late to urge them to vote against the 2000-page monstrosity that Speaker Pelosi is calling health insurance reform. The Democratic leadership is trying to rush the vote, but has not twisted enough arms to have 218 votes for the bill, even with all the Democrats in the House . Majority Leader Steny Hoyer still expects the House to approve its sweeping health care bill Saturday, but conceded the vote could slip until Sunday or even early next week. Hoyer acknowledged House leaders were still shy of the 218 votes needed, amid ...

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