Bipartisan Shift as Snowe Backstops Health Bill
Historic health care reform moves forward with a White House backed plan winning its first GOP support from Maine Senator Olympia Snowe. The Senate Finance Committee approved the measure 14 to 9 as Obama pushes for a floor vote in both chambers.
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Snowe Demands Bipartisan Support To Shape Health Bill
Sen Olympia Snowe of Maine warned Democrats to work with her to keep her backing for the Senate Finance Committee health care bill. She said her vote reflects current views and warned she may not back future versions, urging cost containment and a government option line she would oppose. Snowe urged insurers to propose constructive solutions as 29 million more Americans join the system.
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