Arkansas Representative Mike Ross (2nd L) speaks to the media alongside fellow Democratic lawmakers Indiana Representative Baron Hill (L), New Jersey Representative Frank Pallone (2nd R) and Tennessee Representative Bart Gordon (R), outside of the West Wing of the White House in Washington after meeting with US President Barack Obama on healthcare and spending on July 21, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

Arkansas Representative Mike Ross (2nd L) speaks to the media alongside fellow Democratic lawmakers Indiana Representative Baron Hill (L), New Jersey Representative Frank Pallone (2nd R) and Tennessee Representative Bart Gordon (R), outside of the West Wing of the White House in Washington after meeting with US President Barack Obama on healthcare and spending on July 21, 2009.

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