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Obama's Favorite Republican?

ABC News' Jonathan Karl reports: House Republicans are united in their opposition to the health care bill, but when the vote comes this evening, there is one House Republican to watch: Rep. Joseph Cao of Louisiana. ABC News has learned...

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November 7, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (33)

Pelosi Confident She Has the Votes for Health Care Reform

ABC News' John R. Parkinson reports: Speaker Nancy Pelosi just appeared on the House floor, indicating Democrats have the votes to pass health care reform tonight. “Today the call will be answered, today we will pass the Affordable Health Care...

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Dems Face Tough Choice – Abortion Rights or Health Reform?

ABC’s Z. Byron Wolf reports: President Obama lobbied House Democrats behind closed doors on Capitol Hill during a rare weekend session of Congress, trying to help leaders cobble together enough votes to pass a sweeping health reform bill through the...

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Abortion Deal Clears Way for Health Care Vote

ABC News’ Rick Klein reports: House Democrats reached an agreement on a contentious abortion provision overnight that appears to clear the way for a final vote on health care legislation today. The agreement will allow a vote on an amendment,...

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November 7, 2009 in Health Care | Permalink | User Comments (89)