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Defend America on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 8:30:00 AM
AP sources: Senators near bipartisan health deal
By DAVID ESPO and ERICA WERNER, Associated Press Writers David Espo And Erica Werner, Associated Press Writers
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33 mins ago
WASHINGTON
– A bipartisan group of senators is closing in on a health care
compromise that omits key Democratic priorities but seeks to hold down
costs, as lawmakers on both sides of the Capitol labor to deliver
sweeping health legislation to President Barack Obama.
After weeks of secretive talks, three Democrats and three Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee
were edging closer to a compromise that excludes a requirement many
congressional Democrats seek for large businesses to offer coverage to
their workers. Nor would there be a provision for a government
insurance option, despite Obama's support for such a plan, officials
said.
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