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Obama Trumpets Support From AMA
Obama Trumpets Support From AMA
The nation's largest doctors' group said it is supports health-care bill due for a vote in the House this week, but insisted that it must be paired with a Medicare fix.
AMA endorses House Democratic health care bill
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — WASHINGTON (CNN) - The American Medical Association endorsed the House Democratic leadership's health care reform bill Thursday.... It's "not a perfect representation of our views," but is close enough to warrant the support of the ... (more) AMA endorses House Democratic health care bill
AMA endorsement has group split
politico.com — November 05, 2009 AMA endorsement has group split The American Medical Association s decision to endorse the... House reform bill before its members had a chance to weigh in has dissenting factions threatening a showdown this weekend. Opponents of the ... (more) AMA endorsement has group split
AMA, AARP back House health care bill
AMA, AARP back House health care bill
cnn.com — President Obama on Thursday urges lawmakers to listen to the AARP and AMA and pass health care... legislation. (more) AMA, AARP back House health care bill
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