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US Senate Democrats unite to push health bill over first hurdle
1. Wide of Senate Floor as Senators vote
2. Medium of Senator Chris Dodd (Democrat for Connecticut) announcing final vote
3. Senate floor with Graphic of vote tally "Yea 60 - Nay 39" - UPSOUND in background - applause then Dodd saying...
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Jimmy Kimmel Pleads Not to Pass Most Recent Effort to Dismantle Affordable Care Act | THR News
"With this one, your child with pre-existing conditions will get the care he needs, if and only if your father is Jimmy Kimmel, otherwise you might be screwed," he said.
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Analysis: CBO Report Predicts More Uninsured
The Senate health care bill would result in 22 million more uninsured Americans over the next decade compared to current law.That's according to an analysis Monday from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.The figure may further...
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Is San Francisco a model for health care reform?
HEADLINE: Is San Francisco a model for health care reform?
CAPTION: One of the programs officials are looking at as they work on overhauling the healthcare system, is a program getting mixed reviews in San Francisco, it requries all...
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President Barack Obama says the people who know the health care system the best, doctors and nurses, are supporting his overhaul effort because they've seen firsthand what is wrong with how Americans receive care.
HEADLINE: Surrounded by doctors, Obama pitches overhaul
CAPTION: President Barack Obama says the people who know the health care system the best, doctors and nurses, are supporting his overhaul effort because they've seen firsthand what...
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President Barack Obama is delaying a trip to Asia so he can stay in Washington and deal with with the final push for health care reform.
HEADLINE: Obama delays Asia trip to deal with health care
CAPTION: President Barack Obama is delaying a trip to Asia so he can stay in Washington and deal with with the final push for health care reform. AP correspondent Julie Pace...
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In his weekly address, President Barack Obama once again pushes for health care reform. The President says reform is needed to insure America's future.
HEADLINE: Obama: Health care reform is about America's future
CAPTION: In his weekly address, President Barack Obama once again pushes for health care reform. The President says reform is needed to insure America's future. (Aug. 8)
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Congressional Democrats unveiled budget plans that embrace President Barack Obama's key priorities and point the way for major legislation later this year on health care, energy and education. AP's Jerry Bodlander reports.
HEADLINE: Dems mirror Obama priorities with budgets
CAPTION: Congressional Democrats unveiled budget plans that embrace President Barack Obama's key priorities and point the way for major legislation later this year on health...
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A Nebraska Senator says a requirement tucked into the nation's massive new health care law will be a job-killing drag on small businesses.
HEADLINE: GOP Weekly Address: Small Businesses
CAPTION: A Nebraska Senator says a requirement tucked into the nation's massive new health care law will be a job-killing drag on small businesses. (July 31)
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Flashmob in Kiev's calling for medical reforms
Dozens of activists held a protest in front of the Parliament building in Kiev on Tuesday, where a package of healthcare reform bills has been under consideration. Protesters laid on the ground covered in white sheets to highlight the...
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In the weekly response to President Barack Obama's address, Republican Senator Johnny Isakson said Americans are anxious about health care reform. Isakson cited many of the town hall meetings over the summer, and the potential cost of a new plan.
HEADLINE: GOP: Americans are anxious about health care reform
CAPTION: In the weekly response to President Barack Obama's address, Republican Senator Johnny Isakson said Americans are anxious about health care reform. Isakson cited...
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McConnell: Health Care Bills Under Discussion
Despite a collapse of Congress' efforts to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law and an effort to revamp the country's tax code, two health care measures are still in the works.
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell...
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A holdout no more, Sen. Ben Nelson agreed Saturday to provide the 60th and deciding vote for sweeping health care legislation in the Senate
HEADLINE: Democrats line up 60th vote for health care
CAPTION: A holdout no more, Sen. Ben Nelson agreed Saturday to provide the 60th and deciding vote for sweeping health care legislation in the Senate. (Dec. 19)
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President Barack Obama kept alive his hopes for a bipartisan health care bill as a U.S. Senate committee turned back an effort by liberals Tuesday to inject a government-run insurance plan into the legislation.
HEADLINE: Senate panel kills health 'public option'
CAPTION: President Barack Obama kept alive his hopes for a bipartisan health care bill as a U.S. Senate committee turned back an effort by liberals Tuesday to inject a government-run...
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In an interview with The Associated Press, White House Communications Director for health care reform Linda Douglass says President Barack Obama will send a clear message about health care reform when he speaks to Congress Wednesday night.
HEADLINE: White House previews Obama health care speech
CAPTION: In an interview with The Associated Press, White House Communications Director for health care reform Linda Douglass says President Barack Obama will send a clear message...
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AP''s Julie Pace talks with Linda Douglass, spokesperson for the White House Office of Health Reform about the health care summit featuring President Barack Obama and members of congress.
HEADLINE: WH touts areas of agreement in health debate
CAPTION: AP''s Julie Pace talks with Linda Douglass, spokesperson for the White House Office of Health Reform about the health care summit featuring President Barack Obama and...
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As the focus on health care reform shifts to the Senate, analysts aren't expecting the chamber to pass an overhaul bill any time soon. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid must come up with a plan that will gain the support of moderate Democrats. (Nov. 9)
HEADLINE: Health Care Bill: So Now What?
CAPTION: As the focus on health care reform shifts to the Senate, analysts aren't expecting the chamber to pass an overhaul bill any time soon. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid must come up...
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At a town hall meeting in Baltimore, Md. Monday night, Senator Ben Cardin faces hundreds of protestors and opposition to health care reform. Protestors shouted and drowned out much of what the Senator tried to say.
HEADLINE: Protestors drown out Senator over health care
CAPTION: At a town hall meeting in Baltimore, Md. Monday night, Senator Ben Cardin faces hundreds of protestors and opposition to health care reform. Protestors shouted and...
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Clinton unveils health plan, Romney response, Giuliani reax
Des Moines, Iowa
1. US Democratic presidential contender, Hillary Clinton, walking on stage
2. Audience applauding
3. Clinton speaking
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Democratic presidential contender:
"I believe...
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GOP Health Care Bill Headed Towards Vote
The Republican health care bill leapt over a procedural hurdle and headed toward a showdown vote on final House passage Thursday. Leaders predicted they'd deliver a victory for President Donald Trump just six weeks after nearly leaving...
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GOP Health Care Bill Headed Towards Vote
The Republican health care bill leapt over a procedural hurdle and headed toward a showdown vote on final House passage Thursday. Leaders predicted they'd deliver a victory for President Donald Trump just six weeks after nearly leaving...
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President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to give health care reform an up or down vote and says now is not the time to start over with new legislation on the matter.
HEADLINE: Obama turns up the heat for health care overhaul
CAPTION: President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to give health care reform an up or down vote and says now is not the time to start over with new legislation on the...
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Republican reaction to President Obama's speech on healthcare reform
1. US President Barack Obama greeting people as he enters
2. Push in of Obama at podium
3. SOUNDBITE: Charles Boustany, Representative for Lafayette, Louisiana:
"It's clear the American people want health care reform, but they want their...
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At a news conference Tuesday morning, President Barack Obama said he is prepared to work with Democrats and Republicans to address spiraling Medicare and Medicaid costs.
HEADLINE: Obama: Medicare and Medicaid are 'huge problems'
CAPTION: At a news conference Tuesday morning, President Barack Obama said he is prepared to work with Democrats and Republicans to address spiraling Medicare and Medicaid...