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The House Passes Comprehensive Health Reform Bill With a Single Republican Vote
librarygrape.com - 14 days ago
The House Passes Comprehensive Health Reform Bill With a Single Republican Vote
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Well, mark this one down for the history books. I totally wasn't even paying attention but the House's health care bill passed - with a single Republican vote: Moments ago, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act by a vote of 220-215 , with one Republican ...
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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House Passes Historic, Bipartisan Health Reform Legislation
— thinkprogress.org — Moments ago, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act by a vote of 220-215 , with one Republican — Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA) — voting for the measure. Once the bill reached 216 votes, the chamber erupted ... (more) House Passes Historic, Bipartisan Health Reform Legislation

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