Obama allies brace for tough re elections after health care vote
As Obama pushes to back 17 vulnerable Democrats who voted yes on the health care overhaul, opponents intensify pressure. Perriello and other targets face GOP challenges while Palin mobilizes supporters to hold them accountable amid continued Tea Party activism and protests at lawmakers offices.
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Obama signs order restricting federal funding for abortions
President Obama signs an executive order to keep federal money from funding elective abortions under the new health care law. The order affirms the ban with exceptions for rape, incest, or danger to the mother. Lawmakers gathered at the Oval Office for the signing, with no media in the room.
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