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  • On the Bubble
    March 9, 2010

    By Chris Frates – Politico Major developments from the “yes” and “no” columns in the House: Check out who is a yes and who is a no in the U.S. House

  • Obama on health care offensive
    March 9, 2010

    Congress “owes the American people a final up or down vote on health care. The White House has called for sweeping health care legislation to be on the president’s desk at the end of March before the congressional Easter vacation. Two Democratic leadership aides told CNN last week that House Speaker …

  • Obama Takes Reform On The Road
    March 9, 2010

    People respond to that.”Obama travels to suburban Philadelphia Monday and to the St. Only one Democrat, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, has said she would oppose the cleanup bill, because she disagrees with the use of reconciliation.

  • The Health Care Whip Count
    March 8, 2010

    By Reid Wilson – Hotline On Call Dems are aiming to pass health care legislation, once and for all, by Easter recess. But for all their optimistic talk, one thing remains clear: They don’t have the votes just yet. Then again, they don’t have a bill yet, either. Read More

  • Reconciliation Update: Some Dems, GOP And Industry Groups Wary Of Health Bill Strategy
    March 8, 2010

    From Kaiser Health News The Los Angeles Times: “Obama’s signature ability to inspire fellow Democrats and Pelosi’s well-honed ability to read their parochial needs will be tested as they tackle the job of finding the last stubborn votes for the healthcare bill. … “Under the Democrats’ s …