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President Obama and Senate Democrats sought on Sunday to generate momentum from the House's passage of health-care legislation, even as a new hurdle emerged: profound dismay among abortion-rights supporters over antiabortion provisions inserted into the House bill.

Wider Oversight Looms for Insurers

November 9, 2009

By: Avery Johnson

The House health-care bill would repeal an exemption from federal antitrust oversight that the health-insurance industry has enjoyed for decades, but the move alone might not make local insurance markets more competitive.

Abortion Was at Heart of Wrangling

November 8, 2009

By: David M. Herszenhorn and Jackie Calmes

Obama appeals for health care votes

November 7, 2009

By: Erica Werner

WASHINGTON — Democrats maneuvered a massive overhaul of the nation's health care system toward a make-or-break vote in the House on Saturday, getting a last-minute appeal from President Barack Obama to pass his top domestic priority.

With Manager's Amendment, Leaders Look to Allay Fears, Avoid Controversies

November 5, 2009

By: Alex Wayne

Abortion-Rights Caucus Won't Oppose Ellsworth Language

November 5, 2009

By: Kasie Hunt with Billy House contributing

Abortion Deal in Health Bill Sets Off Haggling in Congress

November 5, 2009

By:Robert Pear and David M. Herszenhorn

Ellsworth Takes Heat From All Sides

November 4, 2009

By: Kasie Hunt with Billy House contributing

An anti-abortion Democrat circulated a plan Tuesday to strengthen abortion restrictions in House Democrats' health reform overhaul, drawing fire from Democrats who support abortion rights.