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House passes health care bill by slimmest of margins

(NECN/ABC) - It was a squeaker, but in the end President Obama got what he wanted. The House of Representatives, meeting in a rare, late night Saturday session, passed a health care reform bill, but just barely. Full Article at NECN

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  1. House passage of health care reform is an important step forward in the struggle to ensure that all Americans have access to decent health care they can afford ... Americans will see immediate benefits from enactment of this bill, as well as long-term improvements in health care quality, affordability, ...
    – Michael W. Doyle SOURCE: All American Patriots 4 weeks ago
  2. Finally, this bill will save us all money in the long run
    – Michael W. Doyle SOURCE: All American Patriots 4 weeks ago
  3. This is a historic moment. You don't want to end up with nothing
    – Jason Altmire SOURCE: Detroit News Online 1 month ago
  4. This bill is change that the American people urgently need
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