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Washington : DC : USA | about 1 month ago  
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House Democratic leaders worked furiously to nail down final votes before a scheduled weekend vote on its plan to reform the U.S. healthcare system. Democratic head counters said they didn't have the 218 confirmed votes necessary to pass the bill, but expressed confidence they'd exceed that number...
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  • News Source: United Press International | about 1 month ago
    House Democratic leaders worked furiously to nail down final votes before a scheduled weekend vote on its plan to reform the U.S. healthcare system. Democratic head counters said they didn't have the 218 confirmed votes necessary to pass the bill,...
  • News Source: The Nation | about 1 month ago
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  • News Source: CNSNews.com | about 1 month ago
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  • News Source: Dallas Observer | about 1 month ago
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  • News Source: Star Tribune | about 1 month ago
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