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House votes strict ban on abortion subsidies House health plan would boost taxes on rich to 20-year high, breaking Obama campaign pledgeWASHINGTON — House Democrats scrambling for ways to pay for overhauling health care would raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans to levels not seen since the 1980s, breaking one of President Barack Obama’s campaign pledges. Obama acknowledges setback on health care legislation, but rejects notion that bill is doomedWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Friday acknowledged the tough going for his health care overhaul in Congress but rejected the notion the legislation is doomed if lawmakers fail to act by August. “I never believe anything is do or die,” Obama said. Conservative House Democrats rebel against party leaders on health care overhaulWASHINGTON — Conservative Democrats in the House are rebelling against their party leaders and trying to put the brakes on the push to pass a health care overhaul by August. The fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition plans to present a letter to House Democratic leaders Thursday raising concerns about costs and other issues and asking for more time, members of the group tell The Associated Press. House Democrats unveil plan to cover nearly 50 million uninsured AmericansWASHINGTON — House Democrats say virtually all of the nation’s 50 million uninsured people will be able to get coverage through their health plan. Senator to Obama: ‘You got nerve’ to sightsee in Paris while pushing Congress on health careWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley says that President Barack Obama “got nerve” to go sightseeing in Paris while telling lawmakers it’s time to deliver on a health care overhaul. |