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Obama To House: 'Vote Yes'
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 15 days ago
Obama To House: 'Vote Yes'
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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 grounds of the White House just now. "I ...
Sweeping Health Care Plan Passes House
nytimes.com - 14 days ago
Sweeping Health Care Plan Passes House
— nytimes.com — Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in Washington on Saturday. (more) Sweeping Health Care Plan Passes House

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Obama asks House to vote on health care bill (AP)
news.yahoo.com - 14 days ago
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)

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House health care deliberations thread
MyDD — ... over the chamber. He was one of the architects of the original Medicare bill. President Barack Obama went to the Capitol this morning to urge House Democrats to pass the bill. The final vote is expected this evening, and most observers believe 218 votes will be found. ...

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