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    Most Republicans criticized the measure’s $1 trillion price tag, new taxes on the wealthy and what they said was excessive government interference in the private health sector. "Thanks to the hard work of the House, we are just two steps away from achieving health insurance reform in America. Now the United States Senate must follow suit and pass its version of the legislation. I am absolutely confident it will" Obama said in a statement after the vote. Full Article at Lebanon Daily Star
    Thanks to the hard work of the House, we are just two steps away from achieving health insurance reform in America. Now the United States Senate must follow suit and pass its version of the legislation. I am absolutely confident it will
    Barack Obama – Barack Obama SOURCE: Lebanon Daily Star 3 weeks ago
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  1. We hope to receive CBO scores back on our draft proposals in the coming days, and look forward to bringing a final bill to the Senate floor as soon as possible
    Harry Reid – Harry Reid SOURCE: Lebanon Daily Star 3 weeks ago

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