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    Republicans hope for influence in Senate health debate
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    Once full Senate debate begins, it's expected to last at least a month and feature votes on almost every controversial aspect of the bill. "Senate Republicans will be offering amendments that ... target the real problem, which is the cost of health care" said Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Full Article at Miami Herald
    Senate Republicans will be offering amendments that ... target the real problem, which is the cost of health care
    Mitch McConnell – Mitch McConnell SOURCE: Miami Herald 3 weeks ago
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Republicans hope for influence in Senate health debate
  1. I'm talking with moderates on both sides of the aisle
    SOURCE: Miami Herald 3 weeks ago
  2. Senate Republicans have more clout because the rules of the institution mean they get taken more seriously
    SOURCE: Miami Herald 3 weeks ago
  3. I believe we can put together a bipartisan bill that could cover so many areas where there's agreement on what should be done.
    SOURCE: Miami Herald 3 weeks ago

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