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Cao gives Dems lone GOP vote for health overhaul

Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao, R-La., was the only Republican to support the health reform bill, just a year after becoming a minor GOP celebrity for capturing a reliably Democratic congressional district in New Orleans, Politico reports. His defection - not his first since joining the House this year - has now made him "a bit of a cult hero on the left" and a sought-after media star.

9 Nov 2009

With House hurdle cleared, Democrats reflect on health bill compromises

The Washington Post: "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and her leadership team won a hard-fought victory on Obama's most critical domestic policy agenda item by neutralizing the most potentially toxic political issue well in advance of the final vote, siding with centrists on their preferred version of the public option. She then publicly dared the progressive wing, with its strong commitment to establishing national health insurance, to take down the entire package because one piece was not to their liking."

9 Nov 2009

CRINONE vaginal progesterone gel as effective as IM progesterone for luteal phase support in IVF-ET

In their American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) conference wrap-up, Medscape highlighted the article published by them on October 27, 2009, which summarized the results from the largest prospective, randomized clinical study to compare vaginal progesterone to intramuscular progesterone injections (IM progesterone) for luteal support in infertility treatment.

9 Nov 2009

First Edition: November 9, 2009

Two mornings after, the headlines are still focused on the landmark House passage of the Democratic-backed health overhaul bill and what might happen next... in the Senate.

9 Nov 2009

Operation Rescue Insurrecta Nex: "Our biggest battle is to stop the slaughter of children"

The following was released today by Randall Terry, Director, Operation Rescue Insurrecta Nex.

9 Nov 2009

Cardinal Rigali to support health care bill if an amendment preserving the status quo for abortion is voted upon

American Life League president Judie Brown released the following statement on the news that Cardinal Justin Rigali will support Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962), provided an amendment preserving the status quo for abortion is voted upon.

9 Nov 2009

Americans United for Life Action endorses amendment to prohibit abortion mandates and funding in HR 3962

Americans United for Life Action endorses a key vote today on the House floor of the Stupak-Ellsworth-Pitts-Kaptur-Dahlkemper-Lipinski-Smith Amendment, an Amendment that blocks any federal money from going to abortion in health care reform.

9 Nov 2009

To move health reform bill, Dems make abortion agreement, start historic debate

News outlets covered the late-night deal on abortion language in the House health care overhaul bill and looked forward to the debate and vote today.

9 Nov 2009

Bishops urge the House of Representatives to vote for Stupak-Ellsworth Amendment to health care reform

The U.S. bishops November 7 urged members of the House of Representatives to vote for the Stupak-Ellsworth Amendment to the health care reform.

9 Nov 2009

Family Research Council releases statement concerning the passage of pro-life amendment

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Stupak, Pitts, Kaptur, Dahlkemper, Smith, Ellsworth and Lipinski amendment to the "Affordable Health Care for America Act" (H.R. 3962). The amendment maintains the current policy of preventing federal funding for abortion and for benefits packages that include abortion.

9 Nov 2009

Dr. Charmaine Yoest: Passage of pro-life amendment, a victory for the pro-life Americans

Americans United for Life Action President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest said, "The passage of this amendment is a victory for the pro-life Americans across this country who have flooded Congress this week with the message that abortion does not belong in health care. The bipartisan effort that led to its passage, under the leadership of Congressmen Bart Stupak and Joe Pitts, is a step toward a future where both political parties defend Life."

9 Nov 2009

Democrats' late-night abortion agreement opens door to vote on health bill

News outlets covered the late-night deal on abortion language in the House health care overhaul bill.

9 Nov 2009

A divided House approves sweeping health reform legislation, 220-215

After months of intense debate and negotiations, the House of Representatives approved the most ambitious effort ever to change the country's health care system, with 219 Democrats and one Republican voting for the bill and 39 Democrats voting against the bill. Democrats in the chamber cheered the final tally.

9 Nov 2009

Democrats hail historic House health reform bill, turn focus to Senate

News outlets are still digesting the House of Representatives' passage of a landmark health care overhaul and also looking ahead to the Senate, where an effort to meld two health reform bills is stalled.

8 Nov 2009

Hoyer says House health vote could be delayed

"House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said 'delay tactics' could prevent the vote from occurring at the 6 p.m. Saturday scheduled time," and "suggested the debate could go into Sunday or next week," The Hill reports.

7 Nov 2009

With clocking ticking toward Saturday, House leaders continue push for health reform votes

The Associated Press: "Voting is set for Saturday on the 10-year, $1.2 trillion legislation that embraces Obama's goals of extending health coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and putting tough new restrictions on insurance companies." The points of contention remain abortion and immigration (Werner, 11/6).

7 Nov 2009

Tea party steeps on Capitol Hill

The Washington Post reports: "Newly emboldened after Republican victories in Tuesday's elections, 'tea party' protesters and other demonstrators from across the country converged on the Capitol's West Lawn to wave flags, ring cowbells and deliver a blunt message to lawmakers: 'Kill this bill!'"

6 Nov 2009

Issues related to illegal immigrants could threaten health bill

The Hill reports that the "illegal immigration issue is emerging as the biggest threat to passing healthcare reform in the House." Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are upset with a last-minute threat to "bolster the House bill's immigration restrictions to match those included in the Senate Finance bill."

6 Nov 2009

First Edition: October 6, 2009

Today's headlines highlight activity on different fronts -- with House Democrats scrambling to hold together fragile support for tomorrow's health bill vote while Republican lawmakers and other health reform opponents intensify their attack.

6 Nov 2009

Pelosi says House will pass health bill; measure gains AARP, AMA backing

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says she will have enough votes to pass Democratic health care legislation by Saturday. "The statement, however, is a tacit acknowledgement that she doesn't have them yet," The Hill reports.

6 Nov 2009

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Cao gives Dems lone GOP vote for health overhaul

With House hurdle cleared, Democrats reflect on health bill compromises

CRINONE vaginal progesterone gel as effective as IM progesterone for luteal phase support in IVF-ET

First Edition: November 9, 2009

Operation Rescue Insurrecta Nex: "Our biggest battle is to stop the slaughter of children"

Cardinal Rigali to support health care bill if an amendment preserving the status quo for abortion is voted upon

Americans United for Life Action endorses amendment to prohibit abortion mandates and funding in HR 3962

To move health reform bill, Dems make abortion agreement, start historic debate

Bishops urge the House of Representatives to vote for Stupak-Ellsworth Amendment to health care reform

Family Research Council releases statement concerning the passage of pro-life amendment

Dr. Charmaine Yoest: Passage of pro-life amendment, a victory for the pro-life Americans

Democrats' late-night abortion agreement opens door to vote on health bill

A divided House approves sweeping health reform legislation, 220-215

Democrats hail historic House health reform bill, turn focus to Senate

Hoyer says House health vote could be delayed

With clocking ticking toward Saturday, House leaders continue push for health reform votes

Tea party steeps on Capitol Hill

Issues related to illegal immigrants could threaten health bill

First Edition: October 6, 2009

Pelosi says House will pass health bill; measure gains AARP, AMA backing

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