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November 8, 2009

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, today voted in support of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which passed on a bipartisan vote of 220 to 215:

November 8, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Louise M. Slaughter of New York and U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado, co-chairs of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, tonight issued the below joint statement following the vote on the House floor on the Stupak-Pitts amendment to the health care reform bill:

November 8, 2009

Abortion Was at Heart of Wrangling

November 8, 2009

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By: David M. Herszenhorn and Jackie Calmes

November 7, 2009

Obama appeals for health care votes

November 7, 2009

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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.

November 7, 2009
Mr. Speaker, to say that this amendment is a wolf in sheep's clothing would be the understatement of a lifetime. The proponents say it simply extends the Hyde amendment – just a clarification of current law. Nothing could be further from the truth.

November 5, 2009

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

November 5, 2009

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By: Alex Wayne

November 5, 2009

Abortion-Rights Caucus Won't Oppose Ellsworth Language

November 5, 2009

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By: Kasie Hunt with Billy House contributing

November 5, 2009

Abortion Deal in Health Bill Sets Off Haggling in Congress

November 5, 2009

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By:Robert Pear and David M. Herszenhorn

November 4, 2009

Ellsworth Takes Heat From All Sides

November 4, 2009

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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.

November 4, 2009

Democrats: Abortion compromise does not break 72-hour promise

November 4, 2009

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By: Mike Soraghan