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Split N.C. delegation votes 8-5 against health care bill

Raleigh, N.C. — Eight of North Carolina's 13 representatives, including three Democrats, voted against the health care overhaul bill approved by the House of Representatives Saturday. According to the House's online records, Democratic Reps. Full Article at WRAL

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  1. During these tough economic times, I could not support this bill, because it was flawed ... The need for health care reform is clear, but the focus should be on lowering the skyrocketing costs of health care, bringing down the cost of premiums and ensuring access and affordability of health care for all...
    – Mike McIntyre SOURCE: WRAL 3 weeks ago
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    Maurice Hinchey – Maurice Hinchey SOURCE: Times Herald-Record 3 weeks ago
  3. Nevertheless, the bill we passed ... provides coverage to 53,000 residents in the district I represent who currently have no health insurance
    Maurice Hinchey – Maurice Hinchey SOURCE: Times Herald-Record 3 weeks ago
  4. This bill is a jobs-killer; it’s the last thing we should be doing when we’re dealing with 10 percent unemployment
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