Obama praises Republican Sen. Snowe for 'diligent' work ahead of crucial health care voteOctober 13th, 2009 Obama: Snowe 'diligent' in her work on health careWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is praising Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe for being "extraordinarily diligent" in working with Democrats on health care reform.
Democrats pull ad touting GOP support of health care reform after Dole objectsOctober 11th, 2009 DNC pulls health care ad after Dole objectsWASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee is canceling a television ad touting GOP support for health care reform after protests from one of the Republicans mentioned, former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole. The ad quotes a series of Republicans — including California Gov.
Obama sees consensus outside Congress on health care overhaul, obstructionism on Capitol HillOctober 10th, 2009 Obama: One more push for health care cooperationWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sees both "unprecedented consensus" from outside Congress on his drive to remake the nation's health care system and obstructionism by some on Capitol Hill. "The historic movement to bring real, meaningful health insurance reform to the American people gathered momentum this week as we approach the final days of this debate," Obama said Saturday in his weekly radio and Internet video address.
Singer Paul Simon tries to lend a little harmony to raucous health care debateSeptember 16th, 2009 Singer Paul Simon urges health care reformWASHINGTON — Singer-songwriter Paul Simon tried to lend a little harmony to the raucous health care debate Wednesday by pushing for a health care overhaul with Democratic leaders of Congress. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid couldn't resist musical references in the appearance with the popular performer who advocates improving health care for children.
Sen. Harkin says 'silent majority' back health care reform, predicts congressional approvalSeptember 14th, 2009 Harkin: 'Silent majority' back health care reformINDIANOLA, Iowa — Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin predicts Congress will approve a health care reform bill this fall that includes a public option, saying a "silent majority" of Americans favor such an overhaul.
Obama travels to Minneapolis on Saturday for rally by supporters of health care overhaulSeptember 12th, 2009 Obama to attend health care rallyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is traveling to Minneapolis for a rally on health care reform. Minnesota is an example of where Obama wants the rest of the country to go on health care.
After Kennedy funeral, as many as 1,000 rally in NYC for health care reform billAugust 29th, 2009 Up to 1,000 rally in NYC for health care billNEW YORK — About a thousand people rallied in Manhattan on Saturday in support of federal health care reform legislation. The event near Times Square began shortly after the funeral for U.S.
Windows with health-care reform posters smashed at Colorado Democratic headquarters in DenverAugust 25th, 2009 Windows with health-care posters smashed in DenverDENVER — Someone smashed windows bearing health-care reform posters at the Colorado Democratic headquarters in Denver, and party officials say the vandalism appears to be politically motivated. Police say the windows were broken at about 2:30 a.m.
McCain says Sen. Kennedy's absence has had a huge impact on efforts to pass health-care reformAugust 23rd, 2009 McCain: Health debate hurt by Kennedy's absenceWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John McCain says the absence of ailing Ted Kennedy in pushing health-care reform has made a "huge, huge difference" in whether legislation gets passed.
Obama criticized 'scare tactics' of health care reform critics; targets insurance companiesAugust 16th, 2009 Obama criticizes 'scare tactics' in health debateGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized what he termed as the "scare tactics" of opponents to health care reform.
Dole Foods plans initial public offering of its common stock; seeks NYSE listingAugust 14th, 2009 Dole Food plans initial public offering of stockWESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Privately held Dole Food Co., one of the world's largest producers of fresh fruit and vegetables, said Friday that it is hoping to raise up to $500 million through an initial public offering of its common shares.
NC congressman says office received death threat over support for health care reformAugust 8th, 2009 US Rep. gets death threat over health care reformRALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina congressman says his Washington office received a death threat from someone upset with his support for health care reform legislation.
Former Sen. Bob Dole leaves Army hospital after skin graft on leg in time for 86th birthdayJuly 22nd, 2009 Bob Dole released from hospital after skin graftWASHINGTON — Former Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole left the hospital Tuesday after undergoing surgery for open sores on his legs. Dole left Walter Reed Army Medical Center the evening before his 86th birthday, fulfilling his wish to be released in time to celebrate.
Obama stepping up his push for health care overhaul with Rose Garden event todayJuly 15th, 2009 Obama stepping up push for health care overhaulWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has scheduled an appearance in the White House Rose Garden today to talk about his top domestic priority: health care reform. The president wants the House and Senate to pass legislation overhauling the nation's health care system before lawmakers leave town for their annual August recess.
Dole recovering following early morning skin graft procedure to repair sores on left legJuly 13th, 2009 Doctors perform skin graft on former senator's legWASHINGTON — Doctors performed a skin graft on former Sen. Bob Dole's left leg early Monday after discovering open sores on it when he sought emergency medical care.
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