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Obama Says He's Grateful For Lawmakers Who Took 'Courageous' Health Care Vote
Obama Says He's Grateful For Lawmakers Who Took 'Courageous' Health Care Vote
President Obama today said "millions of Americans whose lives will change" when health care reform finally becomes law are grateful to the House for passing a sweeping overhaul bill late last night. "Given the heated and often misleading rhetoric," Obama said during a brief statement in the ...
Obama asks House to vote on health care bill      (AP)
Obama asks House to vote on health care bill (AP)
news.yahoo.com — 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. (more) Obama asks House to vote on health care bill (AP)
Health Care Saturday: Obama To Rally Dems Before Historic Vote
Health Care Saturday: Obama To Rally Dems Before Historic Vote
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — 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 ... (more) Health Care Saturday: Obama To Rally Dems Before ...
Obama To House: 'Vote Yes'
Obama To House: 'Vote Yes'
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — President Obama is calling on Representatives to pass the sweeping health care reform bill scheduled for a... floor vote tonight. "This is our moment to live up to the trust that the American people have put in us," he said in a public address on the ... (more) Obama To House: 'Vote Yes'
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Obama To Senate: Your Turn
Talking Points Memo — ... President Obama just thanked lawmakers for taking a "courageous vote" on health care last night. He said he is "absolutely confident" the Senate will do the same. ...

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