Archive for July 29th, 2009
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House Democrat holdouts agree to move forward on health care
An agreement announced Wednesday between four fiscally conservative House Democrats and the chamber’s Democratic leadership allowed committee debate to resume on a bill to overhaul the nation’s health care system.
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Poll: Obama loses ground on health care
Despite his public-relations blitz over the past two weeks to promote his plans to reform the nation’s health care system, President Barack Obama has lost ground on this issue with the American public, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. -
Health care progress reported in Congress
Congress reported progress on legislation to overhaul the nation’s health care Wednesday as President Barack Obama introduced a retooled message asserting his plan would protect Americans and limit insurers’ power. -
Holdouts move forward on health care
A group of fiscally conservative House Democrats announced Wednesday they reached a deal with the chamber’s Democratic leaders on a health care reform bill.
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House Republicans unveil health care plan
House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a $700 billion health care plan that would offer tax credits to help people buy insurance, yet unlike Democratic proposals, wouldn’t require either individuals or employers to get coverage.
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Lawmakers want ban on texting while driving
Democratic lawmakers called for states to ban texting while driving or face cuts in highway funds, citing the need to reduce driver distraction and potential highway deaths and injuries.
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Tenn. state senator quits after affair
A Tennessee lawmaker resigns from the state Senate after his extramarital affair with a 22-year-old intern is revealed by an investigation into an extortion case. -
Health care onus on Westerners Baucus, Reid
For better or worse, the burden to design a plan that provides health insurance to every American who seeks it without adding to the deficit is falling on Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus and Majority Leader Harry Reid. -
Fox host: Obama is ‘a racist’
Fox News Channel commentator Glenn Beck said he believes President Barack Obama is “a racist.”
