Final bill omits some of Obama's promises
Washington report notes the final health care bill excludes several Obama pledges and Democratic ideas such as rate authority and enforcement measures while keeping others like a Medicaid physician payment increase. Some Republican proposals were dropped due to budget rules.
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Health care battle tilts toward Obama in key vote
Democrats inch toward final passage as vote looms in the House. President Obama campaigns publicly, asserting progress while Republicans oppose the bill over cost and reach. Leaders push last-minute lobbying on two separate measures to send a bill to Obama and a fix-it measure to the Senate.
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Catholic rift over health care reform tests bishops and nuns
A public split among U S Catholic bishops nuns and hospitals over abortion in the health care overhaul tests church influence. Bishops fear federal funding of abortion while Catholic Health Association and some nuns urge Congress to pass the bill. Lawmakers split on anti abortion language with several Democrats flipping to support and Republicans signaling opposition. The dispute shapes votes ahead of a House decision amid broader political maneuvering.
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Major changes planned to health care bill pass house
House Democrats push the largest health care overhaul in over four decades to extend coverage to tens of millions, bar insurers from denying pre existing conditions, and curb costs. The plan hinges on reconciliation with a Senate bill and faces Republican opposition and procedural hurdles.
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