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Democrat Edwards broke the news himself to Obama on his 'no’ vote on healthcare

WASHINGTON — Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, one of 39 Democrats to vote "no" on the $1.2 trillion healthcare bill that the House passed Saturday night, personally gave the news about his vote in advance to President Barack Obama, his staff said Monday. Full Article at Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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