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House Dems say Sat. vote on health care may slip
WASHINGTON - House Democrats acknowledged they don't yet have the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system, and signaled they may push back the vote until Sunday or early next week.
People:John Boehner Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Source:(AP)
2009-11-06
Obama, House Dems press for health care votes
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and House Democrats scrambled on Thursday to secure the votes to pass a historic health care overhaul initiative, working to ease disagreements with rank-and-file lawmakers over abortion and illegal immigrants.
Nations:U.S. People:Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Source:(AP)
2009-11-05
'Kill the bill' protesters target health care
WASHINGTON - Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives incensed over the Democrats' health care overhaul protested at the Capitol on Thursday, arguing that the legislation amounts to a government takeover of the nation's medical system.
Nations:U.S. People:John Boehner Edward Kennedy Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress
2009-11-05
House Democrats prepare for close healthcare vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Urged on by President Barack Obama, Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives hustled on Thursday to round up support for a sweeping healthcare overhaul headed to a close floor vote on Saturday.
People:Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Source:(Reuters)
2009-11-05
Democrats' plan to help 'uninsurables' questioned
WASHINGTON - You're afraid your cancer is back, and a health insurance company just turned you down. Under the health care bills in Congress, you could apply for coverage through a new high-risk pool that President Barack Obama promises would immediately start serving patients with pre-existing medical problems. Wait a second. Read the fine print. You may have to be uninsured for six months to qualify.
People:Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama John McCain Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress
2009-11-05
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