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Senate Democrats at odds over health care bill
WASHINGTON - Moderate Senate Democrats threatened Sunday to scuttle health-care legislation if their demands aren't met, while more liberal members warned their party leaders not to bend.
Nations:U.S. People:Mitch McConnell Dick Durbin Bernie Sanders Barack Obama Charles Schumer Joe Lieberman Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress
2009-11-22
59 and counting: Health care bill nears test vote
WASHINGTON - And then there was one.
People:Patrick Leahy Harry Reid Barack Obama Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina 2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Source:(AP)
2009-11-21
Reid plan ups pressure on moderates
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled his $848 billion health reform bill Wednesday to broad support from fellow Democrats - and the move quickly turned up the pressure on the last few wavering moderates to support the plan, which includes a sizable chunk of deficit cutting.
Nations:U.S. People:John Kerry Ken Salazar Evan Bayh Dick Durbin Harry Reid Max Baucus Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Source:(Politico)
2009-11-19
Govt report: Over $98B wasted in improper payments
WASHINGTON - More than $98 billion in taxpayer dollars spent by government agencies was wasted, much of it on questionable claims for tax credits and Medicare benefits, representing an increase of $26 billion from the previous year.
People:Barack Obama Activities:Obama Stimulus Package Source:(AP)
2009-11-17
Senate weighs long-term care program
WASHINGTON - Senate health care legislation expected this week is likely to include a new long-term care insurance program to help the elderly and the disabled avoid going into nursing homes, Democratic officials say.
People:Edward Kennedy Harry Reid Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Source:(AP)
2009-11-17
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