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Reid plan ups pressure on moderates
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled his $848 billion health reform bill Wednesday to broad support from fellow Democrats - and the move quickly turned up the pressure on the last few wavering moderates to support the plan, which includes a sizable chunk of deficit cutting.
Nations:U.S. People:John Kerry Ken Salazar Evan Bayh Dick Durbin Harry Reid Max Baucus Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Source:(Politico)
2009-11-19
Senate weighs long-term care program
WASHINGTON - Senate health care legislation expected this week is likely to include a new long-term care insurance program to help the elderly and the disabled avoid going into nursing homes, Democratic officials say.
People:Edward Kennedy Harry Reid Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Source:(AP)
2009-11-17
AP POLL: Tax the rich to pay for health bill
WASHINGTON - When it comes to paying for a health care overhaul, Americans see just one way to go: Tax the rich.
People:Harry Reid Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform Source:(AP)
2009-11-17
AP Poll: Americans fret over health overhaul costs
WASHINGTON - It's the cost, Mr. President. Americans are worried about hidden costs in the fine print of health care overhaul legislation, an Associated Press poll says. That's creating new challenges for President Barack Obama as he tries to close the deal with a handful of Democratic doubters in the Senate.
People:Harry Reid Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform Source:(AP)
2009-11-16
Republican bashes Dems over health care proposals
WASHINGTON - House Democrats missed opportunities to improve the House-passed health care bill when they rejected Republican ideas to limit lawsuits and give states more flexibility to enact innovative changes, a GOP lawmaker said Saturday.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform Source:(AP)
2009-11-14
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