For Rep. Anh Cao (R-La.), his vote against Democrats' health care bill may just be "the death of [his] political career." Rep. Cao represents an overwhelmingly Democratic district in New Orleans. Cao is one of seven Republicans whom Democrats have chosen to pursue strongly, hoping to convince...
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Rep. Dan Boren, D-Okla., doesn't appreciate the way the President is rushing his health care agenda and wants a bill that reflects bipartisan efforts : “Second District Congressman Dan Boren said Monday that health care reform rests largely on President Barack Obama's willingness to accept...
Rep. John Boccieri, D-Ohio, cannot support the House Democrats' health care reform. He flat out said that his constituents were scared of a government-controlled system : “Still, that’s the kind of discussion that could raise concerns for centrist freshman Democrats like Rep. John Boccieri...
Rep. Mike Arcuri, D-N.Y., is against rushing the House Democrats' health care reform , as President Obama has insisted: “Rep. Mike Arcuri of New York, a Blue Dog Democrat, said slowing down will ease Americans' fears that Congress is ‘shoving probably the most important piece of legislation...
Rep. Jason Altmire, D-Pa., is one of 42 House Democrats who have come out against the House Democrats' proposal for health care reform: “Oh, I can`t support the bill as it`s currently written. The tax increases is going to put a burden on small businesses, who can`t afford to offer health care...