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Article: As bill heads for floor vote, AARP ready to endorse health care overhaul
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- November 5, 2009
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WASHINGTON - In a coup for House Democrats, AARP will endorse
sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-
making floor vote, officials told the Associated Press yesterday.
An announcement from the 40-million-member group is expected
today, said officials with knowledge of the group's decision.
Backing the 10-year, $1.2 trillion House bill is a tricky move for
AARP. Many retirees are concerned about cuts in Medicare payments to
medical providers, which will be used to finance an expansion of
health insurance coverage to millions of working families who now
lack it.
Floor votes on the House bill could come as early as this
weekend. President Obama plans to visit Capitol ...