NorthJersey.com 3 weeks ago

Tough road ahead in Senate for health care bill

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Sunday it was time for the Senate to "take the baton" on health care reform after the House passed its plan for overhauling the nation's health care system. "For years we've been told that this couldn't be done," Full Article at NorthJersey.com

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  1. For years we've been told that this couldn't be done ... But last night the House proved different.
    Barack Obama – Barack Obama SOURCE: NorthJersey.com 3 weeks ago
  2. Now it falls on the United States Senate to take the baton and bring this effort to the finish line on behalf of the American people, and I'm absolutely confident that they will ... I'm equally convinced that on the day that we gather here at the White House and I sign comprehensive health insurance ref...
    Barack Obama – Barack Obama SOURCE: NorthJersey.com 3 weeks ago
  3. All Americans deserve the right to quality, affordable health care coverage
    Bart Stupak – Bart Stupak SOURCE: All American Patriots 3 weeks ago
  4. There's going to be a firestorm here ... Women are going to realize that a Democratic-controlled House has passed legislation that would prohibit women paying for abortions with their own funds. . . . We're not going to let this into law.
    Diana DeGette – Diana DeGette SOURCE: Open Left 3 weeks ago
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