Dems vow health bill with or without Republicans


	Dems vow health bill with or without Republicans

jay8h

8-4-2009 8:07 AM

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jay8h says:

"Schumer wouldn't say what other contingencies were being considered. He accused Republican leaders of trying to hinder bipartisan progress to deny President Barack Obama a political victory. "

Is this what it is all about- a political victory?

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