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Article: House health bill ready for its closeup.(News)
- Article from:
- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Article date:
- October 29, 2009
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Byline: Erica Werner Associated Press
WASHINGTON u House Democrats reached agreement Wednesday on key elements of a health care bill that would vastly alter AmericaAEs medical landscape, requiring virtually universal sign-ups and establishing a new government-run insurance option for millions.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi planned a formal announcement today in front of the Capitol. Lawmakers said the legislation could be up for a vote on the House floor next week.
The rollout will cap months of arduous negotiations to bridge differences between liberal and moderate Democrats and blend health care overhaul bills passed by three separate committees ...