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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 24 days ago
Hoyer: Vote Expected Saturday, But Could Be Pushed Back
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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 intra-Democratic disputes over abortion and ...
online.wsj.com - 26 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 - 24 days ago
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

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Thousands rally to protest health care bill
silentmajority09.com - 24 days ago
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

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Talking Points Memo — Hoyer says the House Dems are "very close" to having their 218 votes.

AP, earning their donuts
Daily Kos — ... scheduled for Saturday could slip to Sunday or early next week. Hoyer acknowledged to reporters Friday that Democratic leaders don't yet have the 218 votes needed. He said he still expects passage Saturday night. But he added that some Democrats are still "looking to get a comfort level" with the bill. Republicans are unanimously opposed to the sweeping legislation. Sounds bad, right? But wait. Maybe that's not the whole story. TPM's Brian Beutler to the rescue: Hoyer: Vote Expected Saturday, But Could Be Pushed ...

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