Text of President Barack Obama’s news conference on Friday

Text of President Barack Obama’s news conference on Friday in L’Aquila, Italy, as provided by the White House:

House Democrats agree on plan to tax the rich to pay for health care overhaul

WASHINGTON — Key House Democrats decided Friday to raise taxes on the wealthy to help pay for health care legislation, capping an up-and-down week for President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority.

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