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End in sight, health care battle tilts Obama's way
WASHINGTON - One by one, House Democratic fence-sitters began choosing sides Friday, and the long, turbulent struggle over landmark health care legislation tilted unmistakably in President Barack Obama's direction.
Nations:U.S. People:Edward Kennedy Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2010-03-19
Health reform endgame nears with Sunday vote
The end may well be near. After more than a year of fractious debate, close votes, and presidential speeches, the House is preparing to vote this Sunday on a final version of a bill to reform the American health care system. That could be the beginning of the end, but it won't be the end. Here's a timeline of what's to come:
People:Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi George W. Bush Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress
2010-03-19
Dems sweeten health bill, set showdown Sunday vote
WASHINGTON - Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.
Nations:U.S. People:Mitch McConnell John Boehner Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Dennis Kucinich
2010-03-19
Attack ad against health bill uses Democrat's young daughters
As the House gears up for this weekend's dramatic vote on health reform legislation, Democrats are taking flak from all sides. In southern Ohio, opponents of the bill have created a blowback effect by airing an ad targeting Rep. Steve Driehaus to stand firm as a "no" vote on the legislation. The ad prominently featured the congressman's young daughters, in violation of the unwritten law that forbids dragging lawmakers' family members - most especially their underage children - into the fray.
People:Nancy Pelosi Dennis Kucinich
2010-03-19
Healthcare bill to cut deficit: CBO
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional budget analysts said on Thursday a broad healthcare overhaul would cut the U.S. deficit over 10 years and sharply expand insurance coverage, boosting the momentum for final passage in the House of Representatives.
Nations:U.S. Australia People:Mitch McConnell Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Dennis Kucinich
2010-03-19
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