Obama defends August deadline for health care bill
President Obama defends a summer deadline for health care reform as GOP leaders condemn the rush. He says inaction is the default in Washington and argues the public demands quick action. Republican Michael Steele warns the push is too fast while Democrats press to finish drafting before recess.
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Senate weighs F-22 funding amid veto risk
The Senate moves toward a vote on removing 1.75 billion for seven F-22 jets from a 680 billion defense bill. Gates argues funds should back battlefield needs in Iraq and Afghanistan. Obama warned of a potential first-term veto if the money stays.
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Poker players push for legal online poker in Washington
In National Poker Week the Poker Players Alliance aims to lobby Congress with nearly 100 meetings and a White House petition over 350000 signatures. Celebrities Annie Duke Howard Lederer Andy Bloch and Greg Raymer join a charity tournament supporting USC and Walter Reed.
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