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  <title>Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act</title>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3962/atom_news" rel="self"/>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3962/news" rel="alternate"/>
  <updated>2011-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
  <author>
    <name>opencongress.org</name>
  </author>
  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/60845</id>
  <entry>
    <title>WSJ Revives Tired Claim To Suggest Health Reform Increases Deficit</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/201101040006" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-01-03:/commentary/10331015</id>
    <updated>2011-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
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 Those longer-term projections assume that the provisions of HR 3962 are enacted and remain unchanged throughout the next two decades, which is often not the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/201101040006&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>End-of-life planning: Rule restores controversial &#8220;death panel&#8221; provision</title>
    <link href="http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/opinion/25708885-47/care-rule-health-death-planning.csp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-27:/commentary/10240359</id>
    <updated>2010-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Register-Guard</name>
    </author>
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 Now passage of HR 3962 and Senate legislation adds over 100 new boards, commissions and programs. For example a new Medicare Commission, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/opinion/25708885-47/care-rule-health-death-planning.csp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/8199660/Barack-Obama-suffers-latest-blow-as-part-of-health-care-law-deemed-unconstitutional.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10070531</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Register-Guard</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Now passage of HR 3962 and Senate legislation adds over 100 new boards, commissions and programs. For example a new Medicare Commission, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/8199660/Barack-Obama-suffers-latest-blow-as-part-of-health-care-law-deemed-unconstitutional.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/40642879/ns/politics-more_politics/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10070469</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Register-Guard</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Now passage of HR 3962 and Senate legislation adds over 100 new boards, commissions and programs. For example a new Medicare Commission, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/40642879/ns/politics-more_politics/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/article951799.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10070279</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Register-Guard</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Now passage of HR 3962 and Senate legislation adds over 100 new boards, commissions and programs. For example a new Medicare Commission, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/article951799.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/13/AR2010121303365.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10062016</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Register-Guard</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Now passage of HR 3962 and Senate legislation adds over 100 new boards, commissions and programs. For example a new Medicare Commission, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/13/AR2010121303365.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How to fix the mandate: Judge rules against key provision of health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/opinion/25663579-47/commerce-mandate-clause-federal-insurance.csp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10061683</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Register-Guard</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Now passage of HR 3962 and Senate legislation adds over 100 new boards, commissions and programs. For example a new Medicare Commission, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/opinion/25663579-47/commerce-mandate-clause-federal-insurance.csp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Judge in Va. strikes down federal health care law</title>
    <link href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101213/ap_on_bi_ge/us_health_care_overhaul_virginia" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10046972</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yahoo! News</name>
    </author>
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 However, HR 3962, the so-called &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care for America Act,&amp;quot; dispenses with this formality. Now, using the coercive power of government, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101213/ap_on_bi_ge/us_health_care_overhaul_virginia&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pitts to Chair Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health</title>
    <link href="http://www.msmagazine.com/news/uswirestory.asp?ID=12772" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10046971</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ms. Magazine</name>
    </author>
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 ... to try to promote the restrictive anti-abortion Stupak/Pitts amendment to the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) In December 2009, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.msmagazine.com/news/uswirestory.asp?ID=12772&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Breaking Trend in U.S. Layoffs?</title>
    <link href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/239107-a-breaking-trend-in-u-s-layoffs" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-28:/commentary/9888220</id>
    <updated>2010-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seeking Alpha</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... we find that the US may indeed now be on the verge of breaking out of the overall trend for new unemployment claim filings established when HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seekingalpha.com/article/239107-a-breaking-trend-in-u-s-layoffs&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Amid dueling views, good news is Frank loses clout</title>
    <link href="http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101124/OPINION/11240307/-1/NEWS" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-23:/commentary/9829641</id>
    <updated>2010-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>South Coast Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As for Dubois and his take on HR 3962 and its backing by corrupt Democrats, like Rep. Charles Rangel, who is presently under investigation and was ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101124/OPINION/11240307/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Amid dueling views, good news is Frank loses clout</title>
    <link href="http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101124/OPINION/11240307/-1/TOWN1001" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-22:/commentary/10001788</id>
    <updated>2010-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SouthCoastToday.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As for Dubois and his take on HR 3962 and its backing by corrupt Democrats, like Rep. Charles Rangel, who is presently under investigation and was ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101124/OPINION/11240307/-1/TOWN1001&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Head of Local Hospital on Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.wfmz.com/lehighvalleynews/21845919/detail.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-14:/commentary/9728506</id>
    <updated>2010-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WFMZ Allentown</name>
    </author>
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 Congressman Dent voted against HR 3962. The public option is the talking point that seemingly stirs up the most debate. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wfmz.com/lehighvalleynews/21845919/detail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Shuler to Challenge Pelosi as Democrat Leader</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20022895-503544.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-14:/commentary/9728505</id>
    <updated>2010-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CBS News</name>
    </author>
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 If Shuler&amp;#39;s voting record is any indication of the tone he&amp;#39;d set as House minority leader, he was one of 39 Democrats who voted against HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20022895-503544.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Oncology Reports Third Quarter 2010 Operating Results</title>
    <link href="http://www.sys-con.com/node/1599059" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-03:/commentary/9601513</id>
    <updated>2010-11-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SYS-CON Media (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 Most recently The Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 (HR 3962), which was signed into law June 25, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sys-con.com/node/1599059&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Term &amp;#39;Obamacare&amp;#39; belongs in opinion, not news</title>
    <link href="http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101103/OPINION/11030352/-1/NEWSMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9579251</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SouthCoastToday.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, &amp;quot;The Affordable Health Care for America Act,&amp;quot; was &#8212; let me quote the preamble to the legislation &#8212; &amp;quot;To provide affordable, quality health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101103/OPINION/11030352/-1/NEWSMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Term &amp;#39;Obamacare&amp;#39; belongs in opinion, not news</title>
    <link href="http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101103/OPINION/11030352" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-01:/commentary/9794326</id>
    <updated>2010-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>South Coast Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, &amp;quot;The Affordable Health Care for America Act,&amp;quot; was &#8212; let me quote the preamble to the legislation &#8212; &amp;quot;To provide affordable, quality health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101103/OPINION/11030352&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pomeroy right for students</title>
    <link href="http://www.dakotastudent.com/opinion/pomeroy-right-for-students-1.1734530" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-27:/commentary/9555234</id>
    <updated>2010-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UND The Dakota Student</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 When Earl Pomeroy was voting to provide insurance coverage for oral, health and hearing services and equipment and supplies for children under 21 (HR 3962 p ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakotastudent.com/opinion/pomeroy-right-for-students-1.1734530&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sestak Voted Against Amendment to Prevent Federal Funding of Abortion -- But ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8914615312.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-24:/commentary/9490097</id>
    <updated>2010-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 ... abortion was conducted on November 7, 2009, when the House voted on the Stupak-Pitts Amendment to the pending health care restructuring bill (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8914615312.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://texasgopvote.com/2010-elections/texas-elections/texas-tea-party-candidates-trotter-broden-flores-campbell-farenthold-underwood-001982" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-23:/commentary/9480497</id>
    <updated>2010-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas GOP Vote</name>
    </author>
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 In a district where Catholics are prevalent Charlie voted against HR 3962 the PITTS/STUPAK AMENDMENT making way for the funding of Abortion in the Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texasgopvote.com/2010-elections/texas-elections/texas-tea-party-candidates-trotter-broden-flores-campbell-farenthold-underwood-001982&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How Rep. Herseth Sandlin Scored on the Issues</title>
    <link href="http://www.dakotavoice.com/2010/10/how-rep-herseth-sandlin-scored-on-the-issues/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-18:/commentary/9480498</id>
    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dakota Voice</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Joe Pitts (R-PA), this amendment (H.AMDT.509) to the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) would prohibit federal funding for elective abortions ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakotavoice.com/2010/10/how-rep-herseth-sandlin-scored-on-the-issues/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Judge in Virginia hears Va. health care suit</title>
    <link href="http://www.wdbj7.com/news/wdbj-judge-in-virginia-hears-va-hea-101810,0,1256732.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-17:/commentary/9378876</id>
    <updated>2010-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WDBJ7.com</name>
    </author>
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 And by the way: The House bill, HR 3962, does not contain an express mandate to carry health insurance. Instead, the House bill casts its &#8220;mandate&#8221; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wdbj7.com/news/wdbj-judge-in-virginia-hears-va-hea-101810,0,1256732.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Two NJ HCR plaintiffs say Florida judge helped them</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/two-nj-hcr-plaintiffs-say-florida-judge-helped-them" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-17:/commentary/9378864</id>
    <updated>2010-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
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 Vinson then went through the entire history of two bills debated in the House (HR 3200 and HR 3962) and the Senate (S 1796). Those three bills said &amp;quot;tax. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/two-nj-hcr-plaintiffs-say-florida-judge-helped-them&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Project Vote Smart looks at Rehberg&amp;#39;s key votes over past 3 years</title>
    <link href="http://missoulian.com/article_da86edea-d99c-11df-a9eb-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-15:/commentary/9366309</id>
    <updated>2010-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Missoulian</name>
    </author>
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 HR 3962. A vote to pass a bill that establishes a public health insurance option, requires an individual to purchase insurance, adds a surcharge to the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://missoulian.com/article_da86edea-d99c-11df-a9eb-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>BluntExposed.Com: New TV Ads in Missouri Highlight Blunt&amp;#39;s Voting Record ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/10/05/2278330/bluntexposedcom-new-tv-ads-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-04:/commentary/9378877</id>
    <updated>2010-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas City Star</name>
    </author>
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 (RCV #165, HR.3962, 3/21/2010) Petit said: &amp;quot;The Vote Kids Action Fund was created to make these children&amp;#39;s issues a political priority. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/10/05/2278330/bluntexposedcom-new-tv-ads-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>BluntExposed.Com: New TV Ads in Missouri Highlight Blunt&amp;#39;s Voting Record ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bluntexposedcom--new-tv-ads-in-missouri-highlight-blunts-voting-record-against-missouris-children-104357828.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-04:/commentary/9296817</id>
    <updated>2010-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 (RCV #165, HR.3962, 3/21/2010) Petit said: &amp;quot;The Vote Kids Action Fund was created to make these children&amp;#39;s issues a political priority. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bluntexposedcom--new-tv-ads-in-missouri-highlight-blunts-voting-record-against-missouris-children-104357828.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>2010 Arizona 8th US House Race: In Giffords vs. Kelly, Fangs Are Bared and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5832702/2010_arizona_8th_us_house_race_in_giffords.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-26:/commentary/9241099</id>
    <updated>2010-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 View profile Who Voted for the Health Care Bill--HR 3962? This article provides a tally of those voting for and against HR 3962, the so-called &amp;quot;Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5832702/2010_arizona_8th_us_house_race_in_giffords.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Want a quality teacher? Go for experience</title>
    <link href="http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/want-a-quality-teacher--go-for-experience-103698159.html?ref=159" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-23:/commentary/9241098</id>
    <updated>2010-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Vegas Review-Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House version of ObamaCare is HR 3962. Rep. Titus did not read HR 3962, but she voted with Rep. Pelosi to pass it. It slices $500 billion from Medicare; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/want-a-quality-teacher--go-for-experience-103698159.html?ref=159&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2010 New York 24th District Race: Republican Richard Hanna Attempting to Oust ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5794292/2010_new_york_24th_district_race_republican.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-15:/commentary/9147408</id>
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 Who Voted for the Health Care Bill--HR 3962? This article provides a tally of those voting for and against HR 3962, the so-called &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5794292/2010_new_york_24th_district_race_republican.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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 Prior to the introduction of the HR 3962 bill, the situation for new jobless claims was actually improving at a rapid rate, but the strong likelihood that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.ae/content/24050-new-hope-americans&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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 Prior to the introduction of the HR 3962 bill, the situation for new jobless claims was actually improving at a rapid rate, but the strong likelihood that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seekingalpha.com/article/223563-the-new-normal-for-jobless-claims&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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 Prior to the introduction of the HR 3962 bill, the situation for new jobless claims was actually improving at a rapid rate, but the strong likelihood that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/plum-line/2010/09/the_doomed_party.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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 HR 3962 was signed into law by President Obama on June 25, 2010. HR 3962 also included rate change adjustments related to the Geographic Practice Cost Index ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/press-release/uson_us-oncology-reports-second-quarter-2010-operating-results-1091398.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama Signs Pension Funding Relief Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.workforce.com/section/00/article/27/24/34.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-27:/commentary/8580759</id>
    <updated>2010-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Workforce Management</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obama&amp;#39;s action came Friday, June 25, after the House approved the bill, HR 3962, on a 417-1 vote. Only Rep. George Miller, D-California, who chairs the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.workforce.com/section/00/article/27/24/34.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Signs &amp;#39;Doc Fix&amp;#39; Into Law; States Lobby for Medicaid Aid</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/6/28/obama-signs-doc-fix-into-law-states-lobby-for-medicaid-aid.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-27:/commentary/8580758</id>
    <updated>2010-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama on Friday signed into law a bill (HR 3962) that prevents a 21% cut to physicians&amp;#39; Medicare reimbursements through November, CQ HealthBeat ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/6/28/obama-signs-doc-fix-into-law-states-lobby-for-medicaid-aid.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How they voted in Washington</title>
    <link href="http://www.post-trib.com/news/elections/2436160,votechart0627.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-26:/commentary/8577867</id>
    <updated>2010-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gary Post Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE: The House passed the Senate-amended Affordable Health Care for Americans Act (HR 3962) to provide affordable, quality health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.post-trib.com/news/elections/2436160,votechart0627.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Slaughter Says Doctor Reimbursement Bill Will Help Protect Seniors and TRICARE ...</title>
    <link href="http://bignews.biz/?id=888273&amp;amp;keys=Congresswoman-Louise-Slaughter-HealthCare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-26:/commentary/8577866</id>
    <updated>2010-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Passage of HR 3962, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and TRICARE families, extends for six months the Medicare Physician Payment ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bignews.biz/?id=888273&amp;amp;keys=Congresswoman-Louise-Slaughter-HealthCare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TMA: Congress Stopped The Bleeding But Medicare&amp;#39;s Still On Life Support</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/192934.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8661099</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House passed HR 3962, previously passed by the US Senate, which temporarily provides a 2.2-percent Medicare fee increase to physicians who care for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/192934.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/political/USMedicare-Fee-Cut_71327740-doc-" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8573249</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McKnight&amp;#39;s Long Term Care News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Meanwhile, the House Thursday passed by 417-1 a bill (HR 3962) that would reverse the 21% Medicare physician pay cut imposed on physicians last week. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/political/USMedicare-Fee-Cut_71327740-doc-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medicare payments fixed for six months</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-36269-San-Diego-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2010m6d25-Medicare-payments-fixed-for-six-months" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8567670</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 first passed on November 7 last year when members voted 220 to 215, with the San Diego members split along party lines. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-36269-San-Diego-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2010m6d25-Medicare-payments-fixed-for-six-months&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/25/2044765/democrats-mulling-stand-alone.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8567669</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Thursday, the House on Thursday voted 417-1 to pass a Senate-approved stand-alone measure (HR 3962) that would postpone for six months a scheduled 21% ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/25/2044765/democrats-mulling-stand-alone.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>IRS to Help CMS Fight Fraud</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/reform-irs-cms-data-exchange-fraud-40551-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8567668</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Data Management</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, HR 3962, gives the IRS authority to disclose to CMS any information on outstanding tax debts for a provider of services who has applied to enroll ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/reform-irs-cms-data-exchange-fraud-40551-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Memorandum from the President to the Secretary of Health and Human Services ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.favstocks.com/memorandum-from-the-president-to-the-secretary-of-health-and-human-services-regarding-h-r-3962/2518899/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8567667</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FavStocks (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By The White House on 06/25/2010 &#8211; 5:00 pm PDTLeave a Comment I have today signed into law HR 3962, the &amp;quot;Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.favstocks.com/memorandum-from-the-president-to-the-secretary-of-health-and-human-services-regarding-h-r-3962/2518899/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MGMA Responds to Passage of HR 3962</title>
    <link href="http://www.surgistrategies.com/hotnews/mgma-responds-to-passage-hr-3962.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8567666</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SurgiStrategies (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... MD, FACMPE, president and CEO of Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) responded with the following comments in regards to the passage of HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.surgistrategies.com/hotnews/mgma-responds-to-passage-hr-3962.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NEWS UPDATE: 2:40 pm - House vote ensures Medicare, Tricare patients don&amp;#39;t ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.guampdn.com/article/20100625/NEWS01/100625010/1002/%3CB%3E+NEWS+UPDATE++%3C/B%3E+2+40+p.m.+%E2%80%94+House+vote+ensures+Medicare++Tricare+patients+don+t+lose+access" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8560560</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pacific Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House today voted to pass HR 3962, the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and TRICARE Families Act by a vote of 417 yeas to 1 no. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guampdn.com/article/20100625/NEWS01/100625010/1002/%3CB%3E+NEWS+UPDATE++%3C/B%3E+2+40+p.m.+%E2%80%94+House+vote+ensures+Medicare++Tricare+patients+don+t+lose+access&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/06/24/republicans_kill_senate_jobless_aid_measure" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8595363</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... stand-alone &amp;quot;doc fix&amp;quot; bill (HR 3962), which would delay a 21% cut to physicians&amp;#39; Medicare reimbursements for six months (Cohn, CongressDaily , 6/23). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/06/24/republicans_kill_senate_jobless_aid_measure&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_congress_medicare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8577865</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whitehouse.gov (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;I&amp;#39;m pleased that Congress has acted to ensure the security of our seniors&amp;#39; health care. A 21-percent pay cut to physicians&amp;#39; payments would have forced some ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_congress_medicare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/24/2042848/unemployment-benefit-extension.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8573250</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... stand-alone &amp;quot;doc fix&amp;quot; bill (HR 3962), which would delay a 21% cut to physicians&amp;#39; Medicare reimbursements for six months (Cohn, CongressDaily , 6/23). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/24/2042848/unemployment-benefit-extension.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/06/24/house_to_vote_on_medicare_money_for_doctors/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8573248</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whitehouse.gov (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;I&amp;#39;m pleased that Congress has acted to ensure the security of our seniors&amp;#39; health care. A 21-percent pay cut to physicians&amp;#39; payments would have forced some ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/06/24/house_to_vote_on_medicare_money_for_doctors/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/24/2042228/house-to-vote-on-medicare-money.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8567665</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whitehouse.gov (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;I&amp;#39;m pleased that Congress has acted to ensure the security of our seniors&amp;#39; health care. A 21-percent pay cut to physicians&amp;#39; payments would have forced some ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/24/2042228/house-to-vote-on-medicare-money.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/24/1699132/house-to-vote-on-medicare-money.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8560562</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kaiser Health News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CQ: &amp;quot;The Speaker previously balked at voting on the separate &amp;#39;doc fix&amp;#39; measure (HR 3962), because its provisions are included in a broader package of tax ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/24/1699132/house-to-vote-on-medicare-money.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Senate Changes to &amp;#39;Extenders&amp;#39; Bill Unlikely To Attract Extra Support</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/6/24/new-senate-changes-to-extenders-bill-unlikely-to-attract-extra-support.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8560561</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... stand-alone &amp;quot;doc fix&amp;quot; bill (HR 3962), which would delay a 21% cut to physicians&amp;#39; Medicare reimbursements for six months (Cohn, CongressDaily , 6/23). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/6/24/new-senate-changes-to-extenders-bill-unlikely-to-attract-extra-support.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Statement by the President on Passage of HR 3962</title>
    <link href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/statement-president-passage-hr-3962" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8560559</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whitehouse.gov (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;I&amp;#39;m pleased that Congress has acted to ensure the security of our seniors&amp;#39; health care. A 21-percent pay cut to physicians&amp;#39; payments would have forced some ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/statement-president-passage-hr-3962&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/06/23/tell-republican-senators-lift-the-jobless-aid-blockade" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-22:/commentary/8554283</id>
    <updated>2010-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... on the extenders bill in the Senate before they make a decision about the Senate&amp;#39;s new stand-alone doc fix bill (HR 3962) (Cohn, CongressDaily , 6/23). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/06/23/tell-republican-senators-lift-the-jobless-aid-blockade&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Dems explore phase-out of Medicaid enhanced funding</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100623/Senate-Dems-explore-phase-out-of-Medicaid-enhanced-funding.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8615436</id>
    <updated>2010-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the Senate passed separately on June 18. That bill (HR 3962) would prevent, through Nov. 30, a cut in Medicare payment rates for physicians&amp;quot; (Rubin, 6/22). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100623/Senate-Dems-explore-phase-out-of-Medicaid-enhanced-funding.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/Tax-VOX/2010/0622/A-no-jobs-jobs-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8547839</id>
    <updated>2010-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Monday, House Democratic leaders said they would not take up the Senate&amp;#39;s stand-alone measure (HR 3962) to postpone for six months a scheduled 21% cut to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/Tax-VOX/2010/0622/A-no-jobs-jobs-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Approves Stand-Alone &amp;#39;Doc Fix&amp;#39;, But Cuts Still Take Effect</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/6/21/senate-approves-stand-alone-doc-fix-but-cuts-take-effect.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-20:/commentary/8541538</id>
    <updated>2010-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Friday, the Senate by unanimous consent approved a stand-alone measure (HR 3962) that would postpone for six months a scheduled 21% cut to physicians&amp;#39; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/6/21/senate-approves-stand-alone-doc-fix-but-cuts-take-effect.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Keep the Pay Raise</title>
    <link href="http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_keep_the_pay_raise/58035/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8361522</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inside NoVA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Connolly voted against fellow Democrat Bart Stupak in his desire to prohibit federally funded abortion services on HR 3962 and voted NO again for the same ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_keep_the_pay_raise/58035/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bishops Urge Congress to Support Bill to Remedy Abortion, Conscience Flaws in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bishops-urge-congress-to-support-bill-to-remedy-abortion-conscience-flaws-in-health-care-reform-law-94495144.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8353100</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 259 of HR 3962), modeled on the Weldon amendment that has been part of the annual Labor/HHS appropriations bills since 2004. This will ensure that federal, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bishops-urge-congress-to-support-bill-to-remedy-abortion-conscience-flaws-in-health-care-reform-law-94495144.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3962 Was Such A Great Bill Sarcasm</title>
    <link href="http://beforeitsnews.com/news/47/210/H.R._3962_Was_Such_A_Great_Bill_Sarcasm.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8353099</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Before It&amp;#39;s News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 would put the government in the role of accelerating the privatization of health care. In HR 3962, the government is requiring at least 21 million ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beforeitsnews.com/news/47/210/H.R._3962_Was_Such_A_Great_Bill_Sarcasm.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Under attack</title>
    <link href="http://www.sbsun.com/letters/ci_15090459" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8335129</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Bernardino Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 (the health care bill) creates roughly 100 or more agencies, oversight committees, trust and grant funds, ombudsmen, pilot programs, inspectors and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sbsun.com/letters/ci_15090459&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>In Newsweek Op Ed, Stupak Discusses How Health Reform Changed His Relationship ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/188284.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279593</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Stupak&amp;#39;s amendment, included in the House health reform bill (HR 3962), would have prohibited all health plans receiving federal subsidies from offering ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/188284.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feminist Candidate Drops Out of Race for Stupak Seat</title>
    <link href="http://www.msmagazine.com/news/uswirestory.asp?ID=12391" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8279129</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ms. Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The restrictive anti-abortion Stupak/Pitts amendment to the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) was not included in the final health reform ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.msmagazine.com/news/uswirestory.asp?ID=12391&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Several House Dems Plan To Support Bill To Increase Abortion Restrictions In ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/187683.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8249709</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 attached to the House health reform bill (HR 3962), CQ Today reports. Pitts said he might offer the measure as a stand-alone bill or try to add it to an ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/187683.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Does Speaker Nancy Pelosi Dodge Health Care Question?</title>
    <link href="http://mndcnews.com/archives/222038" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8249708</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MNDC Breaking News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... to comply with the individual mandate to buy health insurance contained in the Pelosi health care bill (HR 3962, as amended) could land people in jail. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mndcnews.com/archives/222038&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Do caucuses have real power?</title>
    <link href="http://www.congress.org/news/2010/04/26/do_caucuses_have_real_power" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8202824</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House version of the overhaul bill (HR 3962), which passed in November, included a 2.5% tax on the price of the first taxable sale of any medical device ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congress.org/news/2010/04/26/do_caucuses_have_real_power&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>In veto message, Crist compares passage of SB 6 to health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2010/apr/16/charlie-crist/SB6-Crist-veto-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116480</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PolitiFact</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US House of Representatives filed its original version of the health care bill, HR 3200, on July 14, 2009, and a second version, HR 3962, on Oct. 29, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2010/apr/16/charlie-crist/SB6-Crist-veto-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;Give Me &amp;#39;Niceness&amp;#39; or Give Me Death&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=36448" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-09:/commentary/8202825</id>
    <updated>2010-04-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well, Doctor, the Pelosi version of Obamacare (HR 3962, as amended) contained jail penalty provisions (up to five years in prison) for those failing to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=36448&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Don&amp;#39;t Forget Organ Transplant Drug Coverage</title>
    <link href="http://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/index.asp?section_id=451&amp;amp;show=dept&amp;amp;issue_id=624&amp;amp;article_id=15000" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8064769</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pharmacy Practice News (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Care Act) mirrors a provision in the health care reform bill in the US House of Representatives (HR 3962, The Affordable Health Care of America Act). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/index.asp?section_id=451&amp;amp;show=dept&amp;amp;issue_id=624&amp;amp;article_id=15000&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Brett Guthrie isn&amp;#39;t looking out for constituents</title>
    <link href="http://bgdailynews.com/articles/2010/04/09/opinion/letters/letter1.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8064768</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bowling Green Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... voted against making health coverage affordable for more Americans (HR 3962), voted against greater oversight of the financial institutions that crashed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bgdailynews.com/articles/2010/04/09/opinion/letters/letter1.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>General Manager&amp;#39;s Note &#8212; April 2010</title>
    <link href="http://impactnews.com/georgetown-hutto-taylor/161-editorial/7798-general-managers-note-april-2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8062472</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Community Impact Newspaper</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 21, however, my wife and I found ourselves glued to the television watching the US House of Representatives pass HR 3962 or, as it been commonly ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://impactnews.com/georgetown-hutto-taylor/161-editorial/7798-general-managers-note-april-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;Give Me &amp;#39;Niceness&amp;#39; or Give Me Death&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://townhall.com/columnists/DavidLimbaugh/2010/04/09/give_me_niceness_or_give_me_death" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8062464</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well, Doctor, the Pelosi version of Obamacare (HR 3962, as amended) contained jail penalty provisions (up to five years in prison) for those failing to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://townhall.com/columnists/DavidLimbaugh/2010/04/09/give_me_niceness_or_give_me_death&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A health-care overhaul months in the making</title>
    <link href="http://www.su-spectator.com/features/a-health-care-overhaul-months-in-the-making-1.1310171" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-06:/commentary/8052056</id>
    <updated>2010-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle University Spectator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, or the &#8220;Affordable Health-care for America Act,&#8221; would cost less than $900 billion over ten years. The House passes &#8220;Affordable Health Care for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.su-spectator.com/features/a-health-care-overhaul-months-in-the-making-1.1310171&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Business owners, entrepreneurs need to know about new health care law</title>
    <link href="http://www.thecitywire.com/index.php?q=node/9377" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8045901</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The City Wire</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What does Health Care Bill (HR 3962) mean for small businesses and independent contractors? The overall health care bill focuses on providing health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thecitywire.com/index.php?q=node/9377&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.5915/pub_detail.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8040473</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Security Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 has created not one, not two, but 111 new boards, bureaucracies, commissions and programs in order for there to be more DMV-types to keep you and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.5915/pub_detail.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Reform For Doctors And Hospitals: Obama Made An Offer We Can&amp;#39;t Refuse ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/p205728/health-reform-for-doctors-and-hospitals-obama-made-an-offer-we-can-t-refuse-e" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-04:/commentary/8120983</id>
    <updated>2010-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Benzinga</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... its free Webinars on new healthcare reform and reimbursement laws, offered as soon as the House passed its version of the Health Bill, HR 3962, on Nov. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/p205728/health-reform-for-doctors-and-hospitals-obama-made-an-offer-we-can-t-refuse-e&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democratic Majority &amp;#39;Not The Same&amp;#39; As Abortion-Rights Majority, The Nation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184357.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-04:/commentary/8030669</id>
    <updated>2010-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... vice president for public policy for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, said the Stupak amendment in the House health reform bill (HR 3962) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184357.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Reform For Doctors And Hospitals: Obama Made An Offer We Can&amp;#39;t Refuse ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3830704.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-04:/commentary/8030668</id>
    <updated>2010-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Web (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... its free Webinars on new healthcare reform and reimbursement laws, offered as soon as the House passed its version of the Health Bill, HR 3962, on Nov. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3830704.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ObamaCare Lowdown: What Exactly Will the Health Reform Bill Do?</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/apr/10040115.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8014849</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Missing abortion conscience language: The House-passed bill contained a codification of the &#8220;Hyde-Weldon&#8221; language (HR 3962, Section 259), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/apr/10040115.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A sad day for liberty</title>
    <link href="http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/letters/x2143248756/A-sad-day-for-liberty" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8014848</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bakersfield Californian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If HR 3962 was such a good bill, why did the Democrat leadership find itself driven to use bribery and threats against legislators in order to persuade a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/letters/x2143248756/A-sad-day-for-liberty&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Personalizing the health care reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.universitychronicle.com/news/personalizing-the-health-care-reform-bill-1.2204228" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7994533</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SCSU University Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Changes to the nation&amp;#39;s health care system through bill HR 3962 is expected to impact how college students will receive ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.universitychronicle.com/news/personalizing-the-health-care-reform-bill-1.2204228&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Bill Passed</title>
    <link href="http://www.yucommentator.com/health-care-bill-passed-1.1286337" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7994532</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Commentator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives passed a health care bill, HR 3962, the &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act&#8221; by a vote of 220-215 on March 20. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.yucommentator.com/health-care-bill-passed-1.1286337&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/29/pol.heath.care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7977706</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Commentator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives passed a health care bill, HR 3962, the &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act&#8221; by a vote of 220-215 on March 20. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/29/pol.heath.care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=133509" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7971167</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which included rehabilitation of &amp;quot;perpetrators of child sex abuse who are Indian or members of an Indian household,&amp;quot; quoted from HR 3962, p. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=133509&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GUEST OPINION: Lynch explains why he voted &amp;#39;no&amp;#39; on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/taunton/news/opinions/x1447159257/GUEST-OPINION-Lynch-explains-why-he-voted-no-on-health-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-26:/commentary/8076394</id>
    <updated>2010-03-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Taunton Call</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the beginning, those goals were met in the House version of health care HR 3962, which I supported. First, HR 3962 repealed the antitrust exemption that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wickedlocal.com/taunton/news/opinions/x1447159257/GUEST-OPINION-Lynch-explains-why-he-voted-no-on-health-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GUEST OPINION: Lynch explains why he voted &amp;#39;no&amp;#39; on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/berkley/news/opinions/x1447159257/GUEST-OPINION-Lynch-explains-why-he-voted-no-on-health-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-26:/commentary/8045903</id>
    <updated>2010-03-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wicked Local Berkley</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the beginning, those goals were met in the House version of health care HR 3962, which I supported. First, HR 3962 repealed the antitrust exemption that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wickedlocal.com/berkley/news/opinions/x1447159257/GUEST-OPINION-Lynch-explains-why-he-voted-no-on-health-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mmmm. Want to know how much the insured already pay for the uninsured?</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978131530&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7994542</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Affordable Health Care For America Act (HR 3962) will end the Hidden Health Care Tax and will reduce health care costs, protect and increase consumers&amp;#39; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978131530&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bailout for the health insurance cartel</title>
    <link href="http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/bailout_for_the_health_insurance_cartel/54669/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7994534</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Culpeper Star Exponent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 (Afforable Health Care for America Act) has been signed into law by President Obama. In late August, more than 60 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/bailout_for_the_health_insurance_cartel/54669/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/health/policy-and-issues/article305018.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7950523</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eagle Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Just go to the congressional Web site and search for HR 3962. Finally, they also complain about not being allowed to participate in drafting the law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/health/policy-and-issues/article305018.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&#22885;&#24052;&#39532;&#21307;&#25913;&#65292;&#36234;&#25913;&#36234;&#38169;</title>
    <link href="http://blog.qq.com/qzone/622008812/1269568243.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7997533</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>&amp;#33150;&amp;#35759;&amp;#32593; (&amp;#21338;&amp;#23458;)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#19968;&#20010;&#26159;11&#26376;8&#26085;&#36890;&#36807;&#30340;&#20247;&#35758;&#38498;&#29256;&#26412;&#65288;HR 3962&#65289;&#65292;&#19968;&#20010;&#26159;12&#26376;24&#26085;&#36890;&#36807;&#30340;&#21442;&#35758;&#38498;&#29256;&#26412;(HR 3590&#65289;&#12290;&#34429;&#28982;&#21453;&#23545;&#22768;&#28010;&#36234;&#26469;&#36234;&#22823;&#65292;&#25239;&#35758;&#21307;&#25913;&#30340;&#20154;&#36234;&#26469;&#36234;&#22810;&#65292;&#20294;&#26159;&#20004;&#20010;&#29256;&#26412;&#20998;&#21035;&#36807;&#20851;&#65292;&#35753; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.qq.com/qzone/622008812/1269568243.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Cut through Republican hype on health reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.eagletribune.com/puopinion/local_story_085021814.html?keyword=secondarystory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7994535</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eagle Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Just go to the congressional Web site and search for HR 3962. Finally, they also complain about not being allowed to participate in drafting the law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eagletribune.com/puopinion/local_story_085021814.html?keyword=secondarystory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article304308.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7959996</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eagle Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Just go to the congressional Web site and search for HR 3962. Finally, they also complain about not being allowed to participate in drafting the law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article304308.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform bill benefits Hilltoppers</title>
    <link href="http://www.hilltopviewsonline.com/health-care-reform-bill-benefits-hilltoppers-1.1276831" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/8132104</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hilltop Views</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This Sunday, the United States House of Representatives passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, by a vote of 219-212. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hilltopviewsonline.com/health-care-reform-bill-benefits-hilltoppers-1.1276831&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Lynch column: Why I voted &amp;quot;no&amp;quot; on the health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/allston/news/lifestyle/columnists/x1447152607/Rep-Lynch-column-Why-I-voted-no-on-the-health-care-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/8021679</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wicked Local (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the beginning, those goals were met in the House version of health care HR 3962, which I supported. First, HR 3962 repealed the antitrust exemption that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wickedlocal.com/allston/news/lifestyle/columnists/x1447152607/Rep-Lynch-column-Why-I-voted-no-on-the-health-care-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/big-question-pay-health-care/story?id=10195914" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7987859</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wicked Local (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the beginning, those goals were met in the House version of health care HR 3962, which I supported. First, HR 3962 repealed the antitrust exemption that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/big-question-pay-health-care/story?id=10195914&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20001130-503544.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7987836</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wicked Local (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the beginning, those goals were met in the House version of health care HR 3962, which I supported. First, HR 3962 repealed the antitrust exemption that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20001130-503544.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/03/23/major_health_care_changes_wont_take_place_until_2014/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7977708</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wicked Local (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the beginning, those goals were met in the House version of health care HR 3962, which I supported. First, HR 3962 repealed the antitrust exemption that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/03/23/major_health_care_changes_wont_take_place_until_2014/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7521386/Republicans-force-new-vote-on-Barack-Obama-health-care-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7977707</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hilltop Views</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This Sunday, the United States House of Representatives passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, by a vote of 219-212. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7521386/Republicans-force-new-vote-on-Barack-Obama-health-care-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/health-care-bill-heads-to-obamas-desk/article1508331/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7971168</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wicked Local (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the beginning, those goals were met in the House version of health care HR 3962, which I supported. First, HR 3962 repealed the antitrust exemption that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/health-care-bill-heads-to-obamas-desk/article1508331/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/27/2010-03-27_new_law_takes_good_medicare_of_granny.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7971151</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wicked Local (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the beginning, those goals were met in the House version of health care HR 3962, which I supported. First, HR 3962 repealed the antitrust exemption that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/27/2010-03-27_new_law_takes_good_medicare_of_granny.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/26/AR2010032602357.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7965911</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wicked Local (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the beginning, those goals were met in the House version of health care HR 3962, which I supported. First, HR 3962 repealed the antitrust exemption that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/26/AR2010032602357.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/20/obama-forcefully-makes-case-at-capitol/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7941357</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hilltop Views</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This Sunday, the United States House of Representatives passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, by a vote of 219-212. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/20/obama-forcefully-makes-case-at-capitol/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>G. Taylor to continue fighting health care</title>
    <link href="http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/22265/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/8040459</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yall Politics (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;I voted against HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, on November 7, 2009 and I will continue to oppose this legislation in the House. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/22265/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Representative Gene Taylor responds to health care vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.wdam.com/Global/story.asp?S=12189608" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/8021681</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WDAM-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;I voted against HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, on November 7, 2009 and I will continue to oppose this legislation in the House. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wdam.com/Global/story.asp?S=12189608&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Approves Health Reform Bill After Agreement Reached To Issue Executive ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/183118.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7994543</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Stupak authored an amendment, approved as part of the House reform bill (HR 3962), that would have prohibited insurance companies receiving federal ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/183118.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/03/22/obama-health-care-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7934400</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WDAM-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;I voted against HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, on November 7, 2009 and I will continue to oppose this legislation in the House. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/03/22/obama-health-care-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Approves Senate Health Reform, &amp;#39;Corrections&amp;#39; Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/22/house-approves-senate-health-reform-corrections-bills.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/8021684</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Committee to add tougher language on federal funding for abortion services similar to a special provision in the House bill (HR 3962) (CQ Today, 3/22). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/22/house-approves-senate-health-reform-corrections-bills.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hirsh Health Law and Policy Program releases new analysis of Patient ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100322/Hirsh-Health-Law-and-Policy-Program-releases-new-analysis-of-Patient-Protection-and-Affordable-Care-Act.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7994552</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition to the Senate bill, the House bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962); the Senate HELP Committee&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100322/Hirsh-Health-Law-and-Policy-Program-releases-new-analysis-of-Patient-Protection-and-Affordable-Care-Act.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pawlenty asks state AG to examine health bill&amp;#39;s legality</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/88401-pawlenty-asks-state-ag-to-examine-health-bills-legality" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7994547</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 was passed through blind obedience to arrogance, but it will not be passed with impunity.BY Barry Tyrants on 03/22/2010 at 21:14 According to the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/88401-pawlenty-asks-state-ag-to-examine-health-bills-legality&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>California House Representatives Fall in Line as Health Care Passes</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2812690/california_house_representatives_fall.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7994536</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Who Voted for the Health Care Bill--HR 3962? This article provides a tally of those voting for and against HR 3962, the so-called &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2812690/california_house_representatives_fall.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62L0QT20100322" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913950</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Committee to add tougher language on federal funding for abortion services similar to a special provision in the House bill (HR 3962) (CQ Today, 3/22). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62L0QT20100322&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/03/how_conservatives_are_reacting.html?f=most-commented-24h-5" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913949</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Who Voted for the Health Care Bill--HR 3962? This article provides a tally of those voting for and against HR 3962, the so-called &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/03/how_conservatives_are_reacting.html?f=most-commented-24h-5&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article261547.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913896</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Committee to add tougher language on federal funding for abortion services similar to a special provision in the House bill (HR 3962) (CQ Today, 3/22). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article261547.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7071272.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913828</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Committee to add tougher language on federal funding for abortion services similar to a special provision in the House bill (HR 3962) (CQ Today, 3/22). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7071272.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sevensidedcube.net/politics/2010/a-us-democrat-was-called-baby-killer/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913827</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seven Sided Cube</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He is also the co-author of the Stupak-Pitts amendment that was made to the suggested Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sevensidedcube.net/politics/2010/a-us-democrat-was-called-baby-killer/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Praise for some politicians</title>
    <link href="http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=74499" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/8021685</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indiana Daily Student</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But, as I write this column on the eve of the vote on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, I must say: I&amp;#39;m proud of the way I voted in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=74499&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Professional Insurance Agents Name Rep. Charlie Melancon 2010 Legislator of ...</title>
    <link href="http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=356641&amp;amp;Itemid=34" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/8095176</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-USA.net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Melancon was instrumental in placing language in the House version of healthcare reform (HR 3962) that guarantees that licensed professional insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=356641&amp;amp;Itemid=34&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Perriello unsure of vote on health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.thefranklinnewspost.com/article.cfm?ID=15825" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/8052058</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Franklin News Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Perriello voted for the House bill, HR 3962, on Nov. 7, 2009, and Boucher voted against it. Constituents who wish to make their opinions known, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thefranklinnewspost.com/article.cfm?ID=15825&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Messaging the doc fix</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0310/Messaging_the_doc_fix.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7997531</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HOUSTON &#8211; The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced support for concurrent passage of HR 3962 and HR 3961, US House of Representatives health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0310/Messaging_the_doc_fix.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kucinich Will Support Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://money.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978110787&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7994541</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He voted against HR 3962, the version of the healthcare bill that passed the House last November. &#8220;&#8230; instead of working toward the elimination of for-profit ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://money.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978110787&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Right to Life letter to Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.speroforum.com/site/article.asp?idCategory=33&amp;amp;idsub=134&amp;amp;id=29368&amp;amp;t=National+Right+to+Life+letter+to+Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7994540</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spero News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 There is nothing in the Senate bill remotely resembling the Stupak-Pitts Amendment, added to HR 3962 by the House of Representatives on November 7, 2009, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.speroforum.com/site/article.asp?idCategory=33&amp;amp;idsub=134&amp;amp;id=29368&amp;amp;t=National+Right+to+Life+letter+to+Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Health Care &amp;quot;Expected to Pass&amp;quot; Late Sunday Afternoon, Says Washington Source</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2806576/health_care_expected_to_pass_late_sunday.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7994538</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Who Voted for the Health Care Bill--HR 3962? This article provides a tally of those voting for and against HR 3962, the so-called &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2806576/health_care_expected_to_pass_late_sunday.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.smh.com.au/world/obama-drums-up-health-care-votes-says-history-near-20100320-qmqh.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7941358</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Affairs (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On November 7, the House passed its health reform bill, HR 3962, by a vote of 220 to 215. After more than a month of deliberation, the Senate finally cut ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smh.com.au/world/obama-drums-up-health-care-votes-says-history-near-20100320-qmqh.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/03/17/1320785/retired-catholic-bishop-endorses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7934401</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spero News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 There is nothing in the Senate bill remotely resembling the Stupak-Pitts Amendment, added to HR 3962 by the House of Representatives on November 7, 2009, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/03/17/1320785/retired-catholic-bishop-endorses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=63037" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7913832</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Y.), chairwoman of the House Committee on Rules, which threw out more than 200 amendments proposed for HR 3962, including 11 that required Congress and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=63037&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62J1CL20100320" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7912647</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He voted against HR 3962, the version of the healthcare bill that passed the House last November. &#8220;&#8230; instead of working toward the elimination of for-profit ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62J1CL20100320&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article261488.ece?homepage=true" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7912542</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He voted against HR 3962, the version of the healthcare bill that passed the House last November. &#8220;&#8230; instead of working toward the elimination of for-profit ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article261488.ece?homepage=true&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>William Balgord: Will health care be the Democrats&amp;#39; poison pill?</title>
    <link href="http://www.lacrossetribune.com/news/opinion/article_9c9204e0-32c4-11df-97c6-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7997532</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Crosse Tribune</name>
    </author>
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 The phantom bill is expected to include precious little of HR 3962, which features the Stupak amendment that guarantees a continuation of a longstanding ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lacrossetribune.com/news/opinion/article_9c9204e0-32c4-11df-97c6-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Providers Watch for Passage of Bill that May Change Their World ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3744684.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7994561</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Web (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 Among the most important are the antitrust provisions of HR 3962. These represent a first-time opportunity for health providers to level the playing field ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3744684.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dems Defend Health Reform Strategy; Undecided House Members Face Pressure As ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182707.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7994557</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Much of the focus is on 39 House Democrats who voted against the chamber&amp;#39;s original reform bill (HR 3962) in November 2009. According to the Herald , reform ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182707.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Opinion Pieces Examine How Health Reform Affects Coverage For Women&amp;#39;s Services</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182708.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7994555</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;There is scant difference between the House bill (HR 3962), which antiabortion advocates deem acceptable and the Senate version (HR 3950), which they claim ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182708.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO Pegs Cost of Health Care Reform Package at $940B Over 10 Years</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/18/cbo-pegs-cost-of-health-care-reform-package-at-940b-over-10-years.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7994553</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In November, the House voted 220-215 to pass its health reform bill (HR 3962). Of the 220 &amp;quot;yes&amp;quot; votes, 219 were Democrats. Thirty-nine Democrats voted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/18/cbo-pegs-cost-of-health-care-reform-package-at-940b-over-10-years.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/03/03/us-obama-health-care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7913829</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Much of the focus is on 39 House Democrats who voted against the chamber&amp;#39;s original reform bill (HR 3962) in November 2009. According to the Herald , reform ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/03/03/us-obama-health-care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FRCA Asks: &amp;#39;What did Representatives Perriello, Kildee and Oberstar Receive in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/frca-asks-what-did-representatives-perriello-kildee-and-oberstar-receive-in-exchange-for-betraying-the-pro-life-cause-88263432.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/8021688</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives voted to include in the &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009&amp;quot; (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/frca-asks-what-did-representatives-perriello-kildee-and-oberstar-receive-in-exchange-for-betraying-the-pro-life-cause-88263432.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Professional Insurance Agents Name Rep. Charlie Melancon 2010 Legislator of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/professional-insurance-agents-name-rep-charlie-melancon-2010-legislator-of-the-year-88202532.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7994558</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Melancon was instrumental in placing language in the House version of healthcare reform (HR 3962) that guarantees that licensed professional insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/professional-insurance-agents-name-rep-charlie-melancon-2010-legislator-of-the-year-88202532.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Rules Committee Agrees To Fast-Track Health Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182548.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7994550</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Stupak and other antiabortion-rights House members would prefer language similar to his amendment, which was included in the House bill (HR 3962) and would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182548.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.newsadvance.com/lna/news/state_regional/article/severed_gas_line_found_at_perriello_brothers_home/25393/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7965913</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives voted to include in the &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009&amp;quot; (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.newsadvance.com/lna/news/state_regional/article/severed_gas_line_found_at_perriello_brothers_home/25393/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/16/politics/washingtonpost/main6303549.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7913897</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Stupak and other antiabortion-rights House members would prefer language similar to his amendment, which was included in the House bill (HR 3962) and would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/16/politics/washingtonpost/main6303549.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=62962" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7913830</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Y.), chairwoman of the House Committee on Rules, which threw out more than 200 amendments proposed for HR 3962, including 11 that required Congress and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=62962&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/state4905.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7912545</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives voted to include in the &amp;quot;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009&amp;quot; (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/state4905.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Dems Mobilize To Pass Health Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182330.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/7994559</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Stupak and other antiabortion-rights House members would prefer language similar to his amendment, which was included in the House bill (HR 3962) and would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182330.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Call Your Congressman: Healthcare Vote This Week</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=36052" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/7994554</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 39 Democrats voted against HR 3962, the &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act,&#8221; in November. Senate Republican Whip John Kyl and House Republican Whip ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=36052&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Groundwork Being Laid for House Action on Reform Later This Week</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/16/groundwork-being-laid-for-house-action-on-reform-later-this-week.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/7994549</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Boyd and Edwards were among the Democrats who voted against the House reform bill (HR 3962) in November (Edney, CongressDaily, 3/16). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/16/groundwork-being-laid-for-house-action-on-reform-later-this-week.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=62865" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/7913831</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Y.), chairwoman of the House Committee on Rules, which threw out more than 200 amendments proposed for HR 3962, including 11 that required Congress and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=62865&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.nj.com/njv_jeff_toney/2010/03/health_reform_by_the_numbers_a_split_decision.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/7912544</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Something curious &#8211; reference to the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590) and the &amp;#39;&amp;#39;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;#39;&amp;#39; (HR 3962) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nj.com/njv_jeff_toney/2010/03/health_reform_by_the_numbers_a_split_decision.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>California Reps. Costa, Cardoza Undecided on National Health Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/15/california-reps-costa-cardoza-undecided-on-national-health-reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-14:/commentary/7994544</id>
    <updated>2010-03-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In November, Cardoza and Costa voted with Democrats to pass the House health reform bill (HR 3962). Both representatives cited funding for new medical ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/15/california-reps-costa-cardoza-undecided-on-national-health-reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-40060-LA-Health-News-Examiner~y2010m3d15-A-look-at-health-reform-from-some-of-Los-Angeless-Congressional-Reps-Part-IDavid-Dreier" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-14:/commentary/7858190</id>
    <updated>2010-03-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 which included establishing a public health insurance option program, a Health Insurance Exchange Program, an individual mandate to purchase ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-40060-LA-Health-News-Examiner~y2010m3d15-A-look-at-health-reform-from-some-of-Los-Angeless-Congressional-Reps-Part-IDavid-Dreier&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will, Brooks mislead on deficit reduction in health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/201003140004" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-13:/commentary/7994556</id>
    <updated>2010-03-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 From the November 6 CBO estimate: According to CBO and JCT&amp;#39;s assessment, enacting HR 3962 would result in a net reduction in federal budget deficits of $109 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/201003140004&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_health_reform_in_sight__dems.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-12:/commentary/7848915</id>
    <updated>2010-03-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KBTX</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Edwards was one of 39 Democrats to vote against HR 3962, the original healthcare reform bill in the House. One Republican voted in favor, along with 219 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_health_reform_in_sight__dems.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/pelosi-hopeful-for-house-vote-by-march-21/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-12:/commentary/7848899</id>
    <updated>2010-03-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KBTX</name>
    </author>
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 Edwards was one of 39 Democrats to vote against HR 3962, the original healthcare reform bill in the House. One Republican voted in favor, along with 219 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/pelosi-hopeful-for-house-vote-by-march-21/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Dems Discuss Abortion, Other Non-Budget Issues While Awaiting CBO Score ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182058.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/8052057</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 is leading some antiabortion-rights lawmakers in a push to include his more restrictive abortion amendment, which is included in the House bill (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182058.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stupak Gains Primary Challenger</title>
    <link href="http://www.msmagazine.com/news/uswirestory.asp?ID=12292" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7994548</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ms. Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The restrictive anti-abortion Stupak/Pitts amendment to the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) passed by a 240-194 vote of the House of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.msmagazine.com/news/uswirestory.asp?ID=12292&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/obama-prepares-for-showdown-on-health-care/article1499500/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7837147</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ms. Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The restrictive anti-abortion Stupak/Pitts amendment to the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) passed by a 240-194 vote of the House of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/obama-prepares-for-showdown-on-health-care/article1499500/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hoyer Pledges To Work With Stupak To Address Abortion Coverage In Health Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181924.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/commentary/8045902</id>
    <updated>2010-03-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Stupak is advocating for more-restrictive language that is similar to an amendment he sponsored in the House bill (HR 3962) that would prohibit all health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181924.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Cato&amp;#39;s Tanner twists facts in NY Post op-ed on Dems &amp;quot;twisting arms&amp;quot; for health ...</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/201003110031" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/commentary/8021687</id>
    <updated>2010-03-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In a November 6, 2009, press release, Matheson &amp;quot;said he will vote against HR 3962&amp;quot; because it does not ensure &amp;quot;that the health care system is secure, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/201003110031&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Shooter: Democrats clueless on health care fixes</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailytoreador.com/opinions/shooter-democrats-clueless-on-health-care-fixes-1.2189584" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/commentary/8021683</id>
    <updated>2010-03-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Daily Toreador (registration)</name>
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 ... which would work to find the most cost-effective treatments, to begin rationing care as mentioned in section 1802 of HR 3962, otherwise known as the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailytoreador.com/opinions/shooter-democrats-clueless-on-health-care-fixes-1.2189584&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>To have your letter published: Write: PO Box 1389, Victorville, 92393 Fax: 241 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.vvdailypress.com/opinion/wrong-17875-probably-let.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/commentary/7994560</id>
    <updated>2010-03-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Victorville Daily Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in both the Senate and the House refuse to sign or pass HR 3962 because their constituents &#8212; their bosses &#8212; do not want this bill passed. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vvdailypress.com/opinion/wrong-17875-probably-let.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama Steps Up Health Reform Message As Stupak Defends Efforts To Tighten ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181755.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/8021680</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As Democratic leaders attempt to resolve differences between the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) health reform bills, President Obama on Monday held a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181755.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stop Waiting For Reform: What Health Care Providers Should Do Now</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=95418" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7994562</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
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    <content type="html">
 An enormous amount of thought and effort is embedded in the health reform bills passed by the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=95418&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/12/politics/main6292049.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7912543</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As Democratic leaders attempt to resolve differences between the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) health reform bills, President Obama on Monday held a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/12/politics/main6292049.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/Religion/post/2010/03/abortion-health-care-catholic-bishops-doerflinger/1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7848900</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As Democratic leaders attempt to resolve differences between the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) health reform bills, President Obama on Monday held a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://content.usatoday.com/communities/Religion/post/2010/03/abortion-health-care-catholic-bishops-doerflinger/1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.inforum.com/event/apArticle/id/D9EAQUTG1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7837148</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As Democratic leaders attempt to resolve differences between the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) health reform bills, President Obama on Monday held a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inforum.com/event/apArticle/id/D9EAQUTG1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/08/1798472/stupak-health-bill-abortion-fight.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7811688</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As Democratic leaders attempt to resolve differences between the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) health reform bills, President Obama on Monday held a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/08/1798472/stupak-health-bill-abortion-fight.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Dems Address Abortion-Rights Opponents&amp;#39; Resistance To Senate Health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181458.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/8021686</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Democratic leaders are focusing on a group of as many as 12 antiabortion House Democrats who oppose the Senate health reform bill&amp;#39;s (HR 3962) language ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181458.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health reform bills are online but compromise isn&amp;#39;t</title>
    <link href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14635902" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/8021682</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salt Lake Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House version is HR 3962, while the Senate version is HR 3590. Be warned, however, that they are long and complicated. Turning to your question about ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14635902&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform, Reform Everywhere and Not a Primary Care Dollar to Drink</title>
    <link href="http://www.annfammed.org/cgi/content/full/8/2/179" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7994551</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Annals of Family Medicine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Both HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act (House Health Reform Bill) 2 and HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Senate Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.annfammed.org/cgi/content/full/8/2/179&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Report Recommends Reimbursement Change to Cut Medicare Costs</title>
    <link href="http://senior-spectrum.com/news01_030910/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7994537</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Senior-Spectrum</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 These recommendations were previously incorporated in the House-passed health care reform bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senior-spectrum.com/news01_030910/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2010/03/201031171851887875.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7965912</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salt Lake Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House version is HR 3962, while the Senate version is HR 3590. Be warned, however, that they are long and complicated. Turning to your question about ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2010/03/201031171851887875.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/09/1520888/reconciliation-bill-will-be-hard.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7848901</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salt Lake Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House version is HR 3962, while the Senate version is HR 3590. Be warned, however, that they are long and complicated. Turning to your question about ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/09/1520888/reconciliation-bill-will-be-hard.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/a-handy-road-map-for-the-final-weeks/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7837149</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salt Lake Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House version is HR 3962, while the Senate version is HR 3590. Be warned, however, that they are long and complicated. Turning to your question about ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/a-handy-road-map-for-the-final-weeks/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTERS: NCT, March 7, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.nctimes.com/news/opinion/letters/article_4a0ff2e8-2a38-11df-bf99-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-06:/commentary/7997530</id>
    <updated>2010-03-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North County Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bilbray voted &amp;quot;no&amp;quot; on HR 3962 &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;quot; &#8212; then Anthem Blue Cross of California hiked premiums as much as 39 percent for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nctimes.com/news/opinion/letters/article_4a0ff2e8-2a38-11df-bf99-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Insurance requirement will cause big problems</title>
    <link href="http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20100307/OPINION04/3070307/-1/newsfront/Insurance-requirement-will-cause-big-problems" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-05:/commentary/7994539</id>
    <updated>2010-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>myCentralJersy.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, the House of Representatives passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The final bill to be signed by President Obama is still in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20100307/OPINION04/3070307/-1/newsfront/Insurance-requirement-will-cause-big-problems&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Health Care Bill Funds, Promotes Abortions Despite Obama, Pelosi&amp;#39;s Protest</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat6079.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-04:/commentary/7994751</id>
    <updated>2010-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (See Section 259 of the House-passed HR 3962.) Yet, because such language is offensive to the pro-abortion lobby, it was excluded from the Senate bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat6079.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Illegal Aliens Included In Obama Healthcare Plan ?</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978085391" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-04:/commentary/7994546</id>
    <updated>2010-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Immigration reformers took issue with the House-passed health care bill (HR 3962) because it: (1) waives the five-year waiting period for legal aliens with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978085391&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GSDBA endorses proposed health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://sdgln.com/health/2010/03/05/gsdba-endorses-proposed-health-care-bill-0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-04:/commentary/7994545</id>
    <updated>2010-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Diego Gay &amp;amp; Lesbian News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 SAN DIEGO -- The Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) board recently passed a motion endorsing the Affordable Health Care for America Act. HR-3962 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sdgln.com/health/2010/03/05/gsdba-endorses-proposed-health-care-bill-0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/04/AR2010030405040.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-04:/commentary/7797484</id>
    <updated>2010-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (See Section 259 of the House-passed HR 3962.) Yet, because such language is offensive to the pro-abortion lobby, it was excluded from the Senate bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/04/AR2010030405040.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article151419.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-03:/commentary/7782485</id>
    <updated>2010-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nolan Chart LLC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final Pelosi Government Healthcare Takeover bill, HR 3962, moved a step further away from bipartisanship by entirely removing a total of 12 Republican ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article151419.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/obama-time-to-act-on-health-care/article1488308/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7811689</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 24, 2009 along party lines &#8211; 60 Democrats in favor, 39 Republicans opposed (Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., did not vote). The House health care bill (HR 3962) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/obama-time-to-act-on-health-care/article1488308/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=62167" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7797485</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 24, 2009 along party lines &#8211; 60 Democrats in favor, 39 Republicans opposed (Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., did not vote). The House health care bill (HR 3962) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=62167&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/04/AR2010030404223.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7782486</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 24, 2009 along party lines &#8211; 60 Democrats in favor, 39 Republicans opposed (Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., did not vote). The House health care bill (HR 3962) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/04/AR2010030404223.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6213R520100302" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7691785</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 24, 2009 along party lines &#8211; 60 Democrats in favor, 39 Republicans opposed (Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., did not vote). The House health care bill (HR 3962) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6213R520100302&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blue Dogs Who Voted for Govenment Run Healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=35861" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7690967</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events Online</name>
    </author>
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...November 7, 2009 the following members of the Blue Dog Coalition voted for H.R.3962 (Affordable Health Care for America Act): Arcuri, Mike (NY-24) Berry, Marion (AR-01) Bishop, Sanford (GA-02) Cardoza, Dennis (CA-18) Cooper, Jim (TN-05) Costa, Jim (CA-2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=35861&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61O4NV20100303" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7690964</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 24, 2009 along party lines &#8211; 60 Democrats in favor, 39 Republicans opposed (Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., did not vote). The House health care bill (HR 3962) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61O4NV20100303&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/02/25/2010-02-25_top_insurers_rate_hikes_sick__dems.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-28:/commentary/7690965</id>
    <updated>2010-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vineland Daily Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill (HR 3962) does address uninsurable people at the start, those who presently lack insurance since they are rated &amp;quot;high risk&amp;quot; or have a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/02/25/2010-02-25_top_insurers_rate_hikes_sick__dems.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/02/25/health-care-summit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-25:/commentary/7912546</id>
    <updated>2010-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 White House officials have confirmed that Obama&amp;#39;s own reform proposal -- separate from the House and Senate overhaul packages (HR 3962, HR 3590) and posted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/02/25/health-care-summit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article113804.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-25:/commentary/7691786</id>
    <updated>2010-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 White House officials have confirmed that Obama&amp;#39;s own reform proposal -- separate from the House and Senate overhaul packages (HR 3962, HR 3590) and posted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article113804.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/failure-of-us-health-summit-satisfies-both-sides/article1481347/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-25:/commentary/7690966</id>
    <updated>2010-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 White House officials have confirmed that Obama&amp;#39;s own reform proposal -- separate from the House and Senate overhaul packages (HR 3962, HR 3590) and posted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/failure-of-us-health-summit-satisfies-both-sides/article1481347/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/22/can-obama-bypass-republicans-on-health/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-21:/commentary/7658403</id>
    <updated>2010-02-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The proposal rejects the repeated calls from Republicans to scrap the House and Senate bills (HR 3962, HR 3590), opting instead to merge the Senate measure ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/22/can-obama-bypass-republicans-on-health/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/02/20/2010-02-20_obama_will_broadcast_pivotal_health_care_summit_on_cspan.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-21:/commentary/7658386</id>
    <updated>2010-02-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The proposal rejects the repeated calls from Republicans to scrap the House and Senate bills (HR 3962, HR 3590), opting instead to merge the Senate measure ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/02/20/2010-02-20_obama_will_broadcast_pivotal_health_care_summit_on_cspan.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter to the editor: Poppycock health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20100220_62_0_Istand223684&amp;amp;rss_lnk=7" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-19:/commentary/7627979</id>
    <updated>2010-02-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tulsa World</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...my U.S. senators, Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn and my District 1 congressman, John Sullivan, in total disgust with the passage of H.R.3962, the so-called health care bill. This letter was published exclusively online.  The Tulsa World publishes as many let&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20100220_62_0_Istand223684&amp;amp;rss_lnk=7&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/01/28/pm-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-18:/commentary/7637205</id>
    <updated>2010-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... have concluded that total national spending would increase even faster if either the Senate bill (HR 3950)[2] or the House bill (HR 3962) become law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/01/28/pm-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/02/19/pm-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-18:/commentary/7627619</id>
    <updated>2010-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... have concluded that total national spending would increase even faster if either the Senate bill (HR 3950)[2] or the House bill (HR 3962) become law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/02/19/pm-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/on-call/2010/02/17/summit-on-health-reform-waking-the-dead/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-18:/commentary/7627614</id>
    <updated>2010-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... have concluded that total national spending would increase even faster if either the Senate bill (HR 3950)[2] or the House bill (HR 3962) become law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/on-call/2010/02/17/summit-on-health-reform-waking-the-dead/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.progressivestates.org/node/24573" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7568344</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progressive States Network (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Model Policy: US House health reform bill (HR 3962) prohibits individual and group health plans from placing pre-existing condition exclusions in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressivestates.org/node/24573&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1732910.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-09:/commentary/7568451</id>
    <updated>2010-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 McConnell repeated an earlier call to begin negotiations on a consensus reform bill by scrapping the House and Senate bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) passed last ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1732910.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/02/09/GA2010020903086.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-09:/commentary/7559347</id>
    <updated>2010-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 McConnell repeated an earlier call to begin negotiations on a consensus reform bill by scrapping the House and Senate bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) passed last ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/02/09/GA2010020903086.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/health/article101845.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-04:/commentary/7529681</id>
    <updated>2010-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obama said that after lawmakers work out the differences between the House and Senate reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590), he wants to meet publicly with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/health/article101845.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/02/03/obama-to-senate-dems-dont-look-back/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-04:/commentary/7518111</id>
    <updated>2010-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obama said that after lawmakers work out the differences between the House and Senate reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590), he wants to meet publicly with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/02/03/obama-to-senate-dems-dont-look-back/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/04/AR2010020402911.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-04:/commentary/7508847</id>
    <updated>2010-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obama said that after lawmakers work out the differences between the House and Senate reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590), he wants to meet publicly with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/04/AR2010020402911.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/210584-cms-report-us-healthcare-spending-grow-61-ten-years" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/commentary/7518112</id>
    <updated>2010-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southern Pines Pilot</name>
    </author>
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 (HR 3962 substitute, page 130.) They can&amp;#39;t be serious. Health care is too complex to be easily solved. The US spent more than $2.5 trillion on medical care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/210584-cms-report-us-healthcare-spending-grow-61-ten-years&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/04/us-states-to-pay-at-least-half-of-care-bills-by-20/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/commentary/7508848</id>
    <updated>2010-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southern Pines Pilot</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (HR 3962 substitute, page 130.) They can&amp;#39;t be serious. Health care is too complex to be easily solved. The US spent more than $2.5 trillion on medical care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/04/us-states-to-pay-at-least-half-of-care-bills-by-20/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.worldmag.com/articles/16383" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7461904</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill (HR 3962) includes the provision, but the Senate bill (HR 3590) does not (Herszenhorn/Pear, New York Times , 1/29). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.worldmag.com/articles/16383&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2010/01/weeks_economistyougov_poll_0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7451445</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill (HR 3962) includes the provision, but the Senate bill (HR 3590) does not (Herszenhorn/Pear, New York Times , 1/29). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2010/01/weeks_economistyougov_poll_0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GAO Report Details Marketing Abuses in Medicare Advantage</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/139394" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-30:/commentary/7451449</id>
    <updated>2010-01-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Stark continued: &amp;quot;The health reform legislation that passed the House, HR 3962, helps combat these abuses by allowing states to enforce marketing rules and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/139394&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Schrader visits Corvallis</title>
    <link href="http://www.democratherald.com/news/local/article_b30d533c-0e2f-11df-95ae-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-30:/commentary/7451447</id>
    <updated>2010-01-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Democrat Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He defended his vote for HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. &amp;quot;I did vote for that. Frankly, I thought it was very good for Oregon. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratherald.com/news/local/article_b30d533c-0e2f-11df-95ae-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Murphy Should Listen To Voters</title>
    <link href="http://thebulletin.us/articles/2010/01/31/commentary/op-eds/doc4b6637b75d08b727571811.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-30:/commentary/7451446</id>
    <updated>2010-01-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Bulletin</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In conjunction with the passage of HR 3962 (by the slimmest of margins and with Mr. Murphy&amp;#39;s full support), HR 3961 was passed (increasing physician ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thebulletin.us/articles/2010/01/31/commentary/op-eds/doc4b6637b75d08b727571811.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi Outlines Strategy To Pass Health Reform In House</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/177539.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-28:/commentary/7427005</id>
    <updated>2010-01-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 For example, House Democrats are prepared to vote on one of their bill&amp;#39;s (HR 3962) provisions that would repeal an antitrust exemption for the insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/177539.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democratic Leaders in Congress Stress Commitment to Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/29/democratic-leaders-in-congress-stress-commitment-to-reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-28:/commentary/7427004</id>
    <updated>2010-01-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... a process as many had hoped, noting that there are significant differences between the House and Senate health reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/29/democratic-leaders-in-congress-stress-commitment-to-reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Congress considers major health insurance legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a8fb7b3c-7c3c-4dd6-b17c-3c5937634b84" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-28:/commentary/7427002</id>
    <updated>2010-01-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
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 On 7 November 2009, the House of Representatives passed the &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act&#8221; (HR 3962), and, on 24 December 2009, the Senate passed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a8fb7b3c-7c3c-4dd6-b17c-3c5937634b84&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-01-27-sotu-transcript_N.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7451448</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The current drafts of the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590) and the &amp;#39;&amp;#39;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;#39;&amp;#39; (HR 3962) bills together ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-01-27-sotu-transcript_N.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/jan/28/barack-obama-state-union" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7431991</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The current drafts of the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590) and the &amp;#39;&amp;#39;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;#39;&amp;#39; (HR 3962) bills together ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/jan/28/barack-obama-state-union&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/01/29/obama-small-business.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7427003</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The current drafts of the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590) and the &amp;#39;&amp;#39;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;#39;&amp;#39; (HR 3962) bills together ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/01/29/obama-small-business.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1711743.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7417089</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Such a provision is currently in the House health reform bill (HR 3962) (Harris, Politico, 1/27). Reducing the proposed excise tax on high-priced insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1711743.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7095921/State-of-the-Union-Obamas-poetic-words-not-enough-to-rescue-presidency.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7417088</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The current drafts of the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590) and the &amp;#39;&amp;#39;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;#39;&amp;#39; (HR 3962) bills together ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7095921/State-of-the-Union-Obamas-poetic-words-not-enough-to-rescue-presidency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2010911018_health28.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7405420</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealClearPolitics (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Two of the bills - HR 2454 (cap and trade) and HR 3962 (health care reform) - were high profile pieces of legislation that attracted a lot of attention. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2010911018_health28.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Antiabortion Super Bowl Ad, Health Reform Prospects, Other Topics</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/177233.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7405423</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Both the House and Senate versions of the legislation (HR 3962, HR 3590) include restrictions on abortion coverage, and &amp;quot;[a]lmost as troubling, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/177233.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The D.C. update</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7a2384f4-362c-4d65-84a3-249fa85ffc21" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7405422</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... does not include the repeal but the repeal provision is included in the House health reform bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7a2384f4-362c-4d65-84a3-249fa85ffc21&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Myths and falsehoods about the deficit</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/201001270030" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7405421</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 From a November 6, 2009, CBO estimate: According to CBO and JCT&amp;#39;s assessment, enacting HR 3962 would result in a net reduction in federal budget deficits of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/201001270030&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jenna Henry Hansen: Ante-up Ladies.</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jenna-hansen/ante-up-ladies_b_432054.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7477797</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Two nights ago, my weary eyes again scoured the pages of the House and Senate versions of America's health care reform bill. My mission: a near futile attempt to decipher the language as to how either bill may impact health insurance coverage for women.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jenna-hansen/ante-up-ladies_b_432054.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2010/01/28/transcript_from_browns_interview_with_jay_leno/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7417090</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Before Brown&amp;#39;s victory, Democratic leaders were holed up behind closed doors, hammering out a compromise between the House healthcare reform bill (HR 3962) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2010/01/28/transcript_from_browns_interview_with_jay_leno/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Last week in DC: the healthcare reform debate &#8211; January 25, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=b97825e5-accf-4852-8247-d682c0c58bac" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7394534</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Before Brown&amp;#39;s victory, Democratic leaders were holed up behind closed doors, hammering out a compromise between the House healthcare reform bill (HR 3962) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=b97825e5-accf-4852-8247-d682c0c58bac&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Actuaries: Antitrust Exemption Repeal Would Likely Increase Medical Liability ...</title>
    <link href="http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=161380&amp;amp;Itemid=59" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7394513</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-CANADA.net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;The enactment of HR 3962, relative to medical professional liability insurance, is likely to be reduced availability with fewer willing insurers, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=161380&amp;amp;Itemid=59&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ethnic Shifts Raise Issues in Elder Care</title>
    <link href="http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/303/4/321" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7394512</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House health reform bill, HR 3962 (http://thomas.loc.gov), has included some of these provisions. &amp;quot;We need to think about [health system reform] as it ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/303/4/321&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Actuaries Fight Antitrust Repeal</title>
    <link href="http://www.insurancenetworking.com/vwc/insurance_healthcare_reform_actuaries_McCarran_Ferguson_Act-24032-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7380520</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance Networking News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Kevin Bingham, chair of the association&amp;#39;s medical professional liability subcommittee, charged repeal language contained in HR 3962, The Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insurancenetworking.com/vwc/insurance_healthcare_reform_actuaries_McCarran_Ferguson_Act-24032-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Documents and Publications</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=155067&amp;amp;type=newswires" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7380519</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 For months, I fought for changes to the bill, and when HR 3962 was introduced in October, it was a better bill - although still flawed. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=155067&amp;amp;type=newswires&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anatomy of a Backroom Deal&amp;#39;s Public Face: The case for letting Congress do the ...</title>
    <link href="http://seminal.firedoglake.com/?p=26179" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-23:/commentary/7365679</id>
    <updated>2010-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Firedoglake (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... (HR 3962) &#8211; to present his merged Senate committee product (text available here) to the Senate floor for (supposedly) good faith debate and amendment. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seminal.firedoglake.com/?p=26179&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=2468555" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7405424</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Enterprise Institute</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... noted: The actual future impacts of HR 3962 on health expenditures, insured status, individual decisions, and employer behavior are very uncertain. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=2468555&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/01/21/us-brown-capitol-hill-100121.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7394535</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Enterprise Institute</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... noted: The actual future impacts of HR 3962 on health expenditures, insured status, individual decisions, and employer behavior are very uncertain. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/01/21/us-brown-capitol-hill-100121.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Six Ways Not to Reform Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.aei.org/outlook/100934" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7394514</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Enterprise Institute</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... noted: The actual future impacts of HR 3962 on health expenditures, insured status, individual decisions, and employer behavior are very uncertain. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aei.org/outlook/100934&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60J3GM20100120" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7365721</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Enterprise Institute</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... noted: The actual future impacts of HR 3962 on health expenditures, insured status, individual decisions, and employer behavior are very uncertain. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60J3GM20100120&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/19/AR2010011900197.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7365680</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Enterprise Institute</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... noted: The actual future impacts of HR 3962 on health expenditures, insured status, individual decisions, and employer behavior are very uncertain. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/19/AR2010011900197.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/24/2010-01-24_health_reforms_turn_for_the_worse_may_cost_ny.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7365678</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dentistry IQ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill also recommended that one year after HR 3962 has been enacted, the Secretary of Health and Human Services should prepare a report for Congress and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/24/2010-01-24_health_reforms_turn_for_the_worse_may_cost_ny.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60J3N920100120" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7356726</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Enterprise Institute</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... noted: The actual future impacts of HR 3962 on health expenditures, insured status, individual decisions, and employer behavior are very uncertain. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60J3N920100120&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Actuaries: Antitrust Exemption Repeal Would Likely Increase Medical Liability ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/actuaries-antitrust-exemption-repeal-would-likely-increase-medical-liability-premiums-limit-competition-82399552.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7348171</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;The enactment of HR 3962, relative to medical professional liability insurance, is likely to be reduced availability with fewer willing insurers, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/actuaries-antitrust-exemption-repeal-would-likely-increase-medical-liability-premiums-limit-competition-82399552.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Look hard at health care bills</title>
    <link href="http://erstarnews.com/content/view/11043/42/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7348167</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Star News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But opponents of the bill also fail to mention that after tax and budget-saving provisions, the house bill (HR 3962) will cut our budget deficit by a net ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://erstarnews.com/content/view/11043/42/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/how-scott-brown-shook-up-us-politics/article1437032/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7348164</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Enterprise Institute</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... noted: The actual future impacts of HR 3962 on health expenditures, insured status, individual decisions, and employer behavior are very uncertain. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/how-scott-brown-shook-up-us-politics/article1437032/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kucinich: Dems in Bed with Insurance, Pharmaceutical Companies</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2619647/kucinich_dems_in_bed_with_insurance.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7348163</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last November, Kucinich voted against HR 3962 also known as the Affordable Health Care for America Act stating that &amp;quot;predatory, for-profit&amp;quot; companies in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2619647/kucinich_dems_in_bed_with_insurance.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Update on the healthcare reform bill for America</title>
    <link href="http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/5577645099/articles/dentisryiq/front-office/update-on_the_healthcare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7348162</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dentistry IQ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill also recommended that one year after HR 3962 has been enacted, the Secretary of Health and Human Services should prepare a report for Congress and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/5577645099/articles/dentisryiq/front-office/update-on_the_healthcare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President, Democratic Leaders Pledge To Keep Working on Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/21/president-democratic-leaders-pledge-to-keep-working-on-health-care.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7394516</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which negotiators this month have been trying to develop by merging the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) bills (Allen/Young, The Hill, 1/20). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/21/president-democratic-leaders-pledge-to-keep-working-on-health-care.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi Vows To Pass Health Reform Bill Despite GOP Victory In Mass.</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176659.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7394515</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Meanwhile, the only Republican to support the House&amp;#39;s health reform bill (HR 3962) said Tuesday that he will not support a final bill if it does not include ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176659.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Last week in DC: the healthcare reform debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=9a5754b0-bef4-4598-bdc0-679521aaf3c6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7380521</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... working for hours on end to find common ground on the remaining differences between the House and Senate healthcare reform bills (HR 3962 and HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=9a5754b0-bef4-4598-bdc0-679521aaf3c6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/health/article87959.ece?homepage=true" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7368369</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which negotiators this month have been trying to develop by merging the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) bills (Allen/Young, The Hill, 1/20). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/health/article87959.ece?homepage=true&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/tobyharnden/100023110/its-lose-lose-for-democrats-on-doomed-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7365739</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which negotiators this month have been trying to develop by merging the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) bills (Allen/Young, The Hill, 1/20). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/tobyharnden/100023110/its-lose-lose-for-democrats-on-doomed-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>California Officials Ponder Next Steps in Push for Health Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/21/california-officials-ponder-next-steps-in-push-for-health-reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7356728</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Costa and Cardoza want lawmakers to re-evaluate provisions of the House bill (HR 3962) and find areas where Republicans and Democrats agree, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/21/california-officials-ponder-next-steps-in-push-for-health-reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GAO REPORT DETAILS MARKETING ABUSES IN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE</title>
    <link href="http://www.bignews.biz/?id=836092&amp;amp;keys=Congressman-Pete-Stark-MEDICARE" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7348177</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Stark continued: &amp;quot;The health reform legislation that passed the House, HR 3962, helps combat these abuses by allowing states to enforce marketing rules and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bignews.biz/?id=836092&amp;amp;keys=Congressman-Pete-Stark-MEDICARE&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Contrast seen in Senate candidates&amp;#39; Web sites</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20100121/OPINIONS02/1210325/1006/OPINIONS/Contrast-seen-in-Senate-candidates-Web-sites" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7348166</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Leader.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He voted yes on HR 3962 part 884 to ban federally funded abortion. On Blunt&amp;#39;s Congressional Web site, you can find his Health Care Solutions Group ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-leader.com/article/20100121/OPINIONS02/1210325/1006/OPINIONS/Contrast-seen-in-Senate-candidates-Web-sites&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Brown Effect: Will The House Just Pass The Senate Health Bill?</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/The-Brown-Effect-Will-The-House-Just-Pass-The-Senate-Health-Bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7356729</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Obama administration is pressing members of the House to give up on trying to iron out the differences between HR 3962, the House health bill, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/The-Brown-Effect-Will-The-House-Just-Pass-The-Senate-Health-Bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Interactive: Health Care Reform and You</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/01/healthcarecalc.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7356727</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center For American Progress</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The historic passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962, in the House of Representatives and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/01/healthcarecalc.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2010/jan/20/The-health-care-bill-has-a-marriage-penalty/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7348175</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albert Lea Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill is HR 3962 (see sections Title III, Sub.C, Secions 342 to 344, Page 246, line 3, to page 255, line 15.) For fall reference go to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2010/jan/20/The-health-care-bill-has-a-marriage-penalty/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How will health care reform really impact military?</title>
    <link href="http://www.islandpacket.com/lowcountrylife/story/1108140.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7348174</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hilton Head Island Packet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House-passed Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) states in Section 311 that &amp;quot;nothing&amp;quot; in the bill &amp;quot;shall be construed as affecting&amp;quot; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.islandpacket.com/lowcountrylife/story/1108140.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform Debate Drives Question of Minimum Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/road-to-reform/2010/reform-debate-drives-question-of-minimum-benefits.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7348172</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 13, the National Community Pharmacists Association said that the House health reform bill (HR 3962) would not provide adequate Medicaid reimbursements to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/road-to-reform/2010/reform-debate-drives-question-of-minimum-benefits.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform: where do things stand for employers?</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e965cae5-57af-49b6-8743-88b9436a5dbe" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7348181</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) on November 7, and the Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e965cae5-57af-49b6-8743-88b9436a5dbe&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Veterans cautious of health reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnjonline.com/opinion/health-36754-reform-nation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314012</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clovis News Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House-passed Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) states in Section 311 that &#8220;nothing&amp;quot; in the bill &#8220;shall be construed as affecting&#8221; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnjonline.com/opinion/health-36754-reform-nation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Quick Fact: Varney ignores CBO estimate while claiming health bill &amp;quot;does not ...</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/201001190012" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314011</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 From the November 6 CBO estimate: According to CBO and JCT&amp;#39;s assessment, enacting HR 3962 would result in a net reduction in federal budget deficits of $109 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/201001190012&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Patient Who Falls Challenges for Families, Clinicians, and Communities</title>
    <link href="http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/303/3/273" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314009</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The CLASS (Community Living and Supportive Services, a component of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962) program 7 would provide a cash ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/303/3/273&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/19/liberal-groups-urge-passage-of-health-care-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314008</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) on November 7, and the Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/19/liberal-groups-urge-passage-of-health-care-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Massachusetts Special Election Steals Spotlight in Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/19/massachusetts-special-election-steals-spotlight-in-health-care-reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314007</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 White House officials and congressional Democrats working to merge the House and Senate health reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) have discussed several ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/19/massachusetts-special-election-steals-spotlight-in-health-care-reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your Opinion: Jan. 20, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.americustimesrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_019203345.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314006</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americus Times-Recorder</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 11, 2010, detailing why you voted for HR 3962 against the desires of the majority of your constituents. I find that after my own investigations, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americustimesrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_019203345.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Needs a Free Market</title>
    <link href="http://www.emorywheel.com/detail.php?n=27819" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7348178</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Emory Wheel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 To this end, the GOP amendment to HR 3962 would allow everyone to purchase their health-care plans across state lines, a long overdue option that would open ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.emorywheel.com/detail.php?n=27819&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Democratic Party, SC Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, Other ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176265.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7290944</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House health reform bill (HR 3962) contains the goal of &amp;quot;increasing birth intervals between pregnancies,&amp;quot; according to Gacek, who adds that some ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176265.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama, Dems Reach Major Compromise On Health Reform Bill, Though Other Issues ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176259.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7290943</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... making progress on one of the major differences between the Senate and House health care reform bills (HR 3590, HR 3962), the New York Times reports ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176259.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform will help train more doctors</title>
    <link href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/services/newspaper/printedition/bal-ed.le.letters170jan17,0,6622835.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-16:/commentary/7348169</id>
    <updated>2010-01-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baltimore Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Elements of this proposal were included in the House-passed health care reform bill (HR 3962), along with provisions that would strengthen existing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.baltimoresun.com/services/newspaper/printedition/bal-ed.le.letters170jan17,0,6622835.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/29981-boston-all-set-host-major-health-care-reform-conference" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-16:/commentary/7304149</id>
    <updated>2010-01-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baltimore Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Elements of this proposal were included in the House-passed health care reform bill (HR 3962), along with provisions that would strengthen existing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/29981-boston-all-set-host-major-health-care-reform-conference&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bill&amp;#39;s effect on veterans a hot issue</title>
    <link href="http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20100117/NEWS02/1170321/Health+care+bill+s+effect+on+veterans+a+hot+issue" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-16:/commentary/7300477</id>
    <updated>2010-01-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Montgomery Advertiser</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House-passed Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) states in Section 311 that &amp;quot;nothing&amp;quot; in the bill &amp;quot;shall be construed as affecting&amp;quot; the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20100117/NEWS02/1170321/Health+care+bill+s+effect+on+veterans+a+hot+issue&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-healthcare-qa17-2010jan17,0,7495347.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-16:/commentary/7288933</id>
    <updated>2010-01-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baltimore Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Elements of this proposal were included in the House-passed health care reform bill (HR 3962), along with provisions that would strengthen existing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-healthcare-qa17-2010jan17,0,7495347.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/14/health/policy/14health.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-16:/commentary/7288913</id>
    <updated>2010-01-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baltimore Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Elements of this proposal were included in the House-passed health care reform bill (HR 3962), along with provisions that would strengthen existing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/14/health/policy/14health.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/13/obama_congressional_democrats_meeting_on_health/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-15:/commentary/7285453</id>
    <updated>2010-01-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Post Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Affordable Health Care for America Act, or HR 3962, guarantees health care coverage for 96 percent of Americans. So who voted for the health care bill? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/13/obama_congressional_democrats_meeting_on_health/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TOM PHILPOTT | US National Health Insurance Reform, the Military and Veterans</title>
    <link href="http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/jan/16/tom-philpott-us-national-health-insurance-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-15:/commentary/7275231</id>
    <updated>2010-01-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kitsap Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House-passed Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) states in Section 311 that &#8220;nothing&#8221; in the bill &#8220;shall be construed as affecting&#8221; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/jan/16/tom-philpott-us-national-health-insurance-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/16/2010-01-16_new_york_legislators_push_for_best_white_house_health_care_overhaul_for_the_stat.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7348165</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Our bill in the House - America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, HR 3962 - was specifically designed to address the needs of small businesses, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/16/2010-01-16_new_york_legislators_push_for_best_white_house_health_care_overhaul_for_the_stat.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Actuary Plans: Cadillac Plan Tax A Club, Not A Scalpel</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Actuary-Plans-Cadillac-Plan-Tax-A-Club-Not-A-Scalpel.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7275232</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... congressional negotiators were working to reconcile the differences between the Senate health bill, HR 3950, and the House health bill, HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Actuary-Plans-Cadillac-Plan-Tax-A-Club-Not-A-Scalpel.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/health/policy/10address.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7275228</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Our bill in the House - America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act, HR 3962 - was specifically designed to address the needs of small businesses, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/health/policy/10address.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Capito: Health Care Bill Will Cost W.Va. Plenty</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-register.net/page/content.detail/id/533174.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7260387</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wheeling News Register</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the Senate version (House Resolution 3590), the federal/state share of FMAP is divided 95 percent to 5 percent, while the House version (HR 3962) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-register.net/page/content.detail/id/533174.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://jacksonville.com/interact/blog/ed_gamble/2010-01-15/caption_contest_winner_readers_toss_bars_at_obama_reid_and_pelosi" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7285454</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 House and Senate leaders now are trying to reconcile the differences between HR 3962, the House health bill, and HR 3950, the Senate health bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jacksonville.com/interact/blog/ed_gamble/2010-01-15/caption_contest_winner_readers_toss_bars_at_obama_reid_and_pelosi&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wowowow.com/politics/liz-peek-president-obama-health-care-bill-caves-labor-again-430990" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7275230</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 House and Senate leaders now are trying to reconcile the differences between HR 3962, the House health bill, and HR 3950, the Senate health bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wowowow.com/politics/liz-peek-president-obama-health-care-bill-caves-labor-again-430990&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AAP Statement On Medicaid Payment Parity</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175927.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7260390</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... melding the Senate&amp;#39;s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the House of Representatives&amp;#39; Affordable Health Care For America Act (HR 3962), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175927.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Using health care reform to promote abortions</title>
    <link href="http://www.the-tidings.com/2010/011510/lifeissues.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7260386</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Tidings</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill, the &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;quot; (HR 3962), meets that commitment thanks to the Stupak Amendment, which was supported by a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-tidings.com/2010/011510/lifeissues.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>RAND: House bill could halve US uninsured by 2019</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthimaging.com/index.php?option=com_articles&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=20201:rand-house-bill-could-halve-us-uninsured-by-2019" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7260385</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Imaging &amp;amp; IT</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 RAND&amp;#39;s analysis estimated that HR 3962 would reduce the number of uninsured to approximately 24 million by 2019, under the assumption that the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthimaging.com/index.php?option=com_articles&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=20201:rand-house-bill-could-halve-us-uninsured-by-2019&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leahy Keeps Up Fight For Antitrust Repeal</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Leahy-Keeps-Up-Fight-For-Antitrust-Repeal.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7260384</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 the leaders of efforts to reconcile the House health bill, HR 3962, with the Senate health bill, HR 3950. &#8220;For nearly 65 years, the insurance industry has ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Leahy-Keeps-Up-Fight-For-Antitrust-Repeal.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lawmakers To Pelosi: Remember The Territories</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Lawmakers-To-Pelosi-Remember-The-Territories.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7260383</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 House and Senate leaders now are trying to reconcile the differences between HR 3962, the House health bill, and HR 3950, the Senate health bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Lawmakers-To-Pelosi-Remember-The-Territories.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform will help train more doctors</title>
    <link href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/readersrespond/bal-healthletter0114,0,239570.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7260380</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baltimore Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Elements of this proposal were included in the House-passed health care reform bill (HR 3962), along with provisions that would strengthen existing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/readersrespond/bal-healthletter0114,0,239570.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-naw-health-congress15-2010jan15,0,7559784.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7348170</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Detroit News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While I voted in favor of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, in the US House of Representatives, I have concerns with the health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-naw-health-congress15-2010jan15,0,7559784.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20100114" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7285471</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, House Democrats participated in a caucus-wide conference call to develop their strategy on health reform legislation (HR 3962, HR 3590) before beginning ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20100114&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Health Care Bill and Small Businesses: New Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.heartland.org/healthpolicy-news.org/article/26728/The_Health_Care_Bill_and_Small_Businesses_New_Report.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7285455</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Care News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 imposes new costs on businesses, regardless of whether they decide to offer health insurance coverage or pay the assessment penalty. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heartland.org/healthpolicy-news.org/article/26728/The_Health_Care_Bill_and_Small_Businesses_New_Report.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/15/politics/main6099308.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7275229</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Detroit News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While I voted in favor of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, in the US House of Representatives, I have concerns with the health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/15/politics/main6099308.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/15/tentative_tax_deal_marks_health_care_breakthrough/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7260382</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Detroit News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While I voted in favor of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, in the US House of Representatives, I have concerns with the health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/15/tentative_tax_deal_marks_health_care_breakthrough/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Negotiators Prepare To Determine Details of Individual Mandate</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/road-to-reform/2010/negotiators-prepare-to-determine-details-of-individual-mandate.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7260381</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, House Democrats participated in a caucus-wide conference call to develop their strategy on health reform legislation (HR 3962, HR 3590) before beginning ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/road-to-reform/2010/negotiators-prepare-to-determine-details-of-individual-mandate.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Extending Mental Health Coverage: What the House and Senate Have in Mind</title>
    <link href="http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/display/article/10168/1508420" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7249885</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Psychiatric Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), which the House passed by an extremely thin, Democrat-heavy vote of 220-215 on November 7, 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/display/article/10168/1508420&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FTC Pushes to Ensure Health Care Reform Legislation Eliminates Reverse Payment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.patentbaristas.com/archives/2010/01/13/ftc-pushes-to-ensure-health-care-reform-legislation-eliminates-reverse-payment-settlements/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7249884</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patent Baristas (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... ability to resolve the differences between the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) that passed the House of Representative on November 7, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.patentbaristas.com/archives/2010/01/13/ftc-pushes-to-ensure-health-care-reform-legislation-eliminates-reverse-payment-settlements/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi, Labor Leaders Reportedly Reach Deal Over Excise Tax Plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/13/pelosi-labor-leaders-reportedly-reach-deal-over-excise-tax-plan.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7249883</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obama has expressed a preference for the excise tax over an alternative revenue-raising proposal in the House bill (HR 3962) to levy a surtax on individuals ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/13/pelosi-labor-leaders-reportedly-reach-deal-over-excise-tax-plan.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AAFP, Other Groups Urge Congress to Equalize Medicaid, Medicare Payment Rates</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20100113-equal-med.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7249881</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Both the House and Senate health care reform bills -- HR 3962 and HR 3590 (at the THOMAS Web site, type either &amp;quot;HR 3962&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search box ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20100113-equal-med.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>White House in Talks To Help States With Costs of Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/13/white-house-in-talks-to-help-states-with-costs-of-health-care-reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7249880</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama is in discussions about methods of helping US states cover costs that would rise under health care reform legislation (HR 3962, HR 3590), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/13/white-house-in-talks-to-help-states-with-costs-of-health-care-reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The House-Passed Health Care Plan Revisited: Employer Mandate Penalties on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/201001138151/editorial/the-house-passed-health-care-plan-revisited-employer-mandate-penalties-on-small-firms.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7237503</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House-passed health care plan (HR 3962) outlines a detailed employer mandate that would affect small firms with 25 or fewer employees. (See Table 1. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/201001138151/editorial/the-house-passed-health-care-plan-revisited-employer-mandate-penalties-on-small-firms.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://your4state.com/content/fulltext/?cid=95612" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7249882</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House-passed health care plan (HR 3962) outlines a detailed employer mandate that would affect small firms with 25 or fewer employees. (See Table 1. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://your4state.com/content/fulltext/?cid=95612&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wlfi.com/dpp/news/local/local-experts-have-mixed-feelings-on-health-care-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7237505</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KIVI-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By Andrew Housser In November, the US House of Representatives passed its Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962). In December, the Senate followed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wlfi.com/dpp/news/local/local-experts-have-mixed-feelings-on-health-care-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60A50X20100112?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7237504</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in a letter sent to the House Democratic negotiators who are helping to combine the House health bill, HR 3962, with the Senate health bill, HR 3950. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60A50X20100112?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO Analyzes Cost Of &#8220;Bronze Plans&#8221;</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/CBO-Analyzes-Cost-Of-Bronze-Plans.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7237475</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Sources close to the negotiators who are trying to iron out differences between HR 3950 and HR 3962, the House health bill, say senators are deciding ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/CBO-Analyzes-Cost-Of-Bronze-Plans.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.salem-news.com/articles/january122010/health_wp.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7237474</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KIVI-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By Andrew Housser In November, the US House of Representatives passed its Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962). In December, the Senate followed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salem-news.com/articles/january122010/health_wp.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Good for a laugh</title>
    <link href="http://www.gvnews.com/articles/2010/01/12/letters/01letterlafavor.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232341</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Green Valley News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Go to Congresswoman Gifford&amp;#39;s web site and read what a favor she did for seniors by voting for HR 3962, the Obama healthcare plan. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gvnews.com/articles/2010/01/12/letters/01letterlafavor.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1419413.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232340</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in a letter sent to the House Democratic negotiators who are helping to combine the House health bill, HR 3962, with the Senate health bill, HR 3950. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1419413.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Washington Post Examines Challenges Facing Abortion-Rights Advocates In 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175651.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232307</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 According to the Post , advocates on both sides of the issue are bracing for the negotiations combining the House and Senate health reform bills (HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175651.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Challenge to Murphy: Listen to the people, not the partisans</title>
    <link href="http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/92/2010/january/12/challenge-to-murphy-listen-to-the-people-not-the-partisans-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232306</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>phillyBurbs.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In conjunction with the passage of HR 3962 (by the slimmest of margins and with Patrick Murphy&amp;#39;s full support), Murphy also voted to pass HR 3961, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/92/2010/january/12/challenge-to-murphy-listen-to-the-people-not-the-partisans-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Texas Lawmakers, Producers Clash Over Insurance Exchange System</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Texas-Lawmakers-Producers-Clash-Over-Insurance-Exchange-System.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232304</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in a letter sent to the House Democratic negotiators who are helping to combine the House health bill, HR 3962, with the Senate health bill, HR 3950. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Texas-Lawmakers-Producers-Clash-Over-Insurance-Exchange-System.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Builders Warn of Debilitating Provision ...</title>
    <link href="http://mainstreetbusinessjournal.com/articleview.php?articlesid=4936&amp;amp;volume=13&amp;amp;issue=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7228640</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Main Street Business Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 House health care bill HR 3962, which passed the chamber by a slim margin of 220 to 215 on Nov. 7, contains no provision comparable to the Merkley amendment ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mainstreetbusinessjournal.com/articleview.php?articlesid=4936&amp;amp;volume=13&amp;amp;issue=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://wonkette.com/413158/bart-stupak-for-president-of-michigan" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7348179</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The NRLC letter says the &amp;quot;House-passed bill (HR 3962) and the Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) are far more divergent on abortion policy matters than one would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wonkette.com/413158/bart-stupak-for-president-of-michigan&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=852238" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7260388</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The NRLC letter says the &amp;quot;House-passed bill (HR 3962) and the Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) are far more divergent on abortion policy matters than one would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=852238&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5867.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7232305</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The NRLC letter says the &amp;quot;House-passed bill (HR 3962) and the Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) are far more divergent on abortion policy matters than one would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5867.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/12/AR2010011200257.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228658</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obama continues to promote the overhaul in an attempt to bolster the momentum of talks on merging the House and Senate reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/12/AR2010011200257.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Sex Education Funding, Reform Negotiations, Johnsen ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175524.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228641</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 who authored an amendment to the House health reform bill (HR 3962) that prohibits federally subsidized insurance plans from covering abortion services, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175524.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1672974.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228639</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fenton Tri County Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Health Care Reform Bill, now in a reconciliatory stage between the US House of Representatives (HR 3200) and the Senate (HR 3962), will likely go up for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1672974.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/01/pro-life-dems-targeted-on-health-care.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228638</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The NRLC letter says the &amp;quot;House-passed bill (HR 3962) and the Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) are far more divergent on abortion policy matters than one would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/01/pro-life-dems-targeted-on-health-care.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/filibuster_gone_rogue_a_senate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228637</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obama continues to promote the overhaul in an attempt to bolster the momentum of talks on merging the House and Senate reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/filibuster_gone_rogue_a_senate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AARP Endorses Affordable Health Care for America Act</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=151950&amp;amp;type=lifehealth" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228636</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Today AARP announced its endorsement of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) and the accompanying Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (HR ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=151950&amp;amp;type=lifehealth&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Editorial Urges Close Look at Funding To Expand Medicaid</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/11/editorial-urges-close-look-at-funding-to-expand-medicaid.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228635</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As members of Congress work to reconcile Senate and House health care reform bills (HR 3590, HR 3962), &amp;quot;they should look for ways to lessen the Medicaid ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/11/editorial-urges-close-look-at-funding-to-expand-medicaid.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The House-Passed Health Care Plan Revisited: Employer Mandate Penalties on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/wm2753.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228634</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House-passed health care plan (HR 3962) outlines a detailed employer mandate that would affect small firms with 25 or fewer employees. (See Table 1. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/wm2753.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Bill Fight May Delay State Of The Union Address</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Health-Bill-Fight-May-Delay-State-Of-The-Union-Address.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228633</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The conventional wisdom is that the final bill will cost about as much as HR 3962, the House bill -- $1.5 trillion -- but would rely on the taxes proposed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Health-Bill-Fight-May-Delay-State-Of-The-Union-Address.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reaching Agreement On Abortion Language Will Be Difficult For Dems, Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175523.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7215882</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A Washington Times editorial claims that 11 House Democrats and one Republican who voted for the House health reform bill (HR 3962) will refuse to support ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175523.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Dems Continue Pre-Negotiation Meetings On Health Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175519.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7215881</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 More than 100 Democrats participated in the conference call, which focused on the differences between the House&amp;#39;s health reform bill (HR 3962) and the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175519.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-34044-Gainesville-Headlines-Examiner~y2010m1d10-Allen-Boyd-Florida-blue-dog-democrat-will-seek-re-election" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7348180</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Boyd, considered a key blue dog democrat during the debate, eventually voted against HR 3962. It was Congressman Boyd&amp;#39;s series of Town Hall meetings however ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-34044-Gainesville-Headlines-Examiner~y2010m1d10-Allen-Boyd-Florida-blue-dog-democrat-will-seek-re-election&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bills of special interest to Floridians</title>
    <link href="http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/jan/10/health-care-bills-special-interest-floridians/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7213764</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TCPalm</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 For more information: Read Senate HR 3590 at senate.gov and House HR 3962 at house.gov or compare them at kff.org/healthreform/sidebyside.cfm. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/jan/10/health-care-bills-special-interest-floridians/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How to bend the cost curve of health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.pottstownmercury.com/articles/2010/01/10/life/srv0000007265651.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7213737</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pottstown Mercury</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The CBO tells us that the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) would reduce the projected federal budget deficit by $108 billion over 10 years. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pottstownmercury.com/articles/2010/01/10/life/srv0000007265651.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>EDITORIAL: Join in</title>
    <link href="http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/join-in-81088072.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7213736</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Vegas Review - Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Steven Haver wrote on January 10, 2010 07:48 AM: We need to remember that the last House version of ObamaCare (HR 3962) passed by only a 220-215 margin; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/join-in-81088072.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Analysis of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962)</title>
    <link href="http://www.docuticker.com/?p=31205" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7210312</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Docuticker (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition, the study finds that under the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) cumulative federal spending to help low-income people buy ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.docuticker.com/?p=31205&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/05/AR2010010503806.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7215860</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill, HR 3962, would require carriers to spend at least 85% of premium revenue on paying claims, and it would permit the secretary of Health and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/05/AR2010010503806.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HealthCare/advocacy-groups-protest-wellness-provision-senate-health-care/story?id=9516706" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7213776</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill, HR 3962, would require carriers to spend at least 85% of premium revenue on paying claims, and it would permit the secretary of Health and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HealthCare/advocacy-groups-protest-wellness-provision-senate-health-care/story?id=9516706&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nature.com/nrd/journal/v9/n1/full/nrd3086.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7207665</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nature.com (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Nevertheless, on 7 November 2009, the House of Representatives passed the US$1.2 trillion Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), by a narrow vote ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nature.com/nrd/journal/v9/n1/full/nrd3086.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AFBF urges House to oppose health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.hpj.com/archives/2010/jan10/jan11/1104AFBFopposehealthcarebil.cfm?title=AFBF%20urges%20House%20to%20oppose%20health%20care%20bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7207664</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>High Plains Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 3 urged all members of the House &amp;quot;to stand with our nation&amp;#39;s farmers and ranchers and oppose HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act.&amp;quot; In a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hpj.com/archives/2010/jan10/jan11/1104AFBFopposehealthcarebil.cfm?title=AFBF%20urges%20House%20to%20oppose%20health%20care%20bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-health-qa3-2010jan03,0,2121378.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7207662</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill, HR 3962, would require carriers to spend at least 85% of premium revenue on paying claims, and it would permit the secretary of Health and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-health-qa3-2010jan03,0,2121378.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cantor Whips Dems against Obamacare</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=35105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7213777</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the prior version of the House health care bill, passed by a vote of 220-215. One Republican voted in favor of the bill, Rep. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=35105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Allen Boyd suits up for 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/suwannee/local_story_007165146.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7188249</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jasper News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Back in November, he released a statement saying: &amp;quot;My vote against HR 3962, the House&amp;#39;s first attempt at the healthcare bill, is not a vote against ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/suwannee/local_story_007165146.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Passes Historic Vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.newswise.com/articles/senate-passes-historic-vote" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7188248</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newswise (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... WHOA cosponsors Representatives Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) successfully inserted it into the House bill (HR 3962), which passed on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newswise.com/articles/senate-passes-historic-vote&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Antiabortion-Rights Groups Criticize Senate Health Reform Bill In Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175294.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7188247</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 amendment to the House health reform bill (HR 3962) and for attacking the Roman Catholic Church, which they say is &amp;quot;standing up for its deeply held ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175294.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>News Sentinel</name>
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 Some Washington politicians are intent on passing a compromise between House Bill HR 3962 and Senate Bill HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:void(0);&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Our in-debt government cannot responsibly control our health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100106/EDITORIAL/1060344" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7348168</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Sentinel</name>
    </author>
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 Some Washington politicians are intent on passing a compromise between House Bill HR 3962 and Senate Bill HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100106/EDITORIAL/1060344&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama Meets With Democratic Leaders About Reform Efforts</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/6/obama-meets-with-democratic-leaders-about-reform-efforts.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7314010</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in health care reform negotiations as the House and Senate combine their bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) into a final overhaul package, Roll Call reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/6/obama-meets-with-democratic-leaders-about-reform-efforts.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/06/eveningnews/main6064298.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7215861</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in health care reform negotiations as the House and Senate combine their bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) into a final overhaul package, Roll Call reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/06/eveningnews/main6064298.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/health_care_reform_republicans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7213765</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in health care reform negotiations as the House and Senate combine their bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) into a final overhaul package, Roll Call reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/health_care_reform_republicans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.thestate.com/business-wire/story/1104089.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7213755</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in health care reform negotiations as the House and Senate combine their bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) into a final overhaul package, Roll Call reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thestate.com/business-wire/story/1104089.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.statesman.com/news/nation/senate-health-bill-mixed-mark-on-reining-in-170603.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7210313</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in health care reform negotiations as the House and Senate combine their bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) into a final overhaul package, Roll Call reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesman.com/news/nation/senate-health-bill-mixed-mark-on-reining-in-170603.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2010/0109/What-happened-to-Obama-s-government-transparency-pledge" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7207663</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in health care reform negotiations as the House and Senate combine their bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) into a final overhaul package, Roll Call reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2010/0109/What-happened-to-Obama-s-government-transparency-pledge&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Health Reform, Abortion-Rights Fundraising, Age Of Consent ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175225.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176439</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 According to Stein, DeLauro &amp;quot;said she was not thrilled with either the House (HR 3962) or Senate legislation&amp;#39;s provisions,&amp;quot; but she &amp;quot;did say she would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175225.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>TAXES: FSA cap included in health care reform act</title>
    <link href="http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100105/REG/100109987/0/RETIREMENT" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176438</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>InvestmentNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Both the House bill (HR 3962) and the Senate bill (HR 3590) include a provision to limit pretax contributions to FSAs to $2500 per year. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100105/REG/100109987/0/RETIREMENT&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/06/2010-01-06_obama_seethes_the_day_prez_vows_to_toughen_air_security_blames_poor_intel_for_ch.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176437</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in health care reform negotiations as the House and Senate combine their bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) into a final overhaul package, Roll Call reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/06/2010-01-06_obama_seethes_the_day_prez_vows_to_toughen_air_security_blames_poor_intel_for_ch.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/house-democrats-target-changes-in-senate-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176436</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Some Washington politicians are intent on passing a compromise between House Bill HR 3962 and Senate Bill HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/house-democrats-target-changes-in-senate-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/c-span-seeks-live-coverage-of-democratic-meetings/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7210314</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House has passed HR 3962, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009, and the Senate has approved HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/c-span-seeks-live-coverage-of-democratic-meetings/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Statement On Senate Passage Of Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175020.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7207667</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... melding the Senate&amp;#39;s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the House of Representatives&amp;#39; Affordable Health Care For America Act (HR 3962), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175020.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Spending Growth Falls to Lowest Rate Since 1960</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/5/health-care-spending-growth-falls-to-lowest-rate-since-1960.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7207666</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... sharply&amp;quot; on how to achieve that goal and whether health reform legislation (HR 3962, HR 3590) would have an adequate impact (Wayne, CQ Today, 1/5). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/5/health-care-spending-growth-falls-to-lowest-rate-since-1960.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.courant.com/business/hc-healthspending0107.artjan07,0,2786142.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7188250</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... sharply&amp;quot; on how to achieve that goal and whether health reform legislation (HR 3962, HR 3590) would have an adequate impact (Wayne, CQ Today, 1/5). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.courant.com/business/hc-healthspending0107.artjan07,0,2786142.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1667826.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7188246</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House has passed HR 3962, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009, and the Senate has approved HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1667826.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Abstinence-Only Advocates Urge Congress To Preserve Funding In Senate Health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175054.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162913</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House version (HR 3962) does not include funding for abstinence-only programs, but it does include $50 million for states to finance comprehensive sex ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175054.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Editorial, Opinion Pieces Address Abortion Coverage In Health Reform Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175057.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162912</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The &amp;quot;basic framework&amp;quot; of the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) bills &amp;quot;is the same,&amp;quot; but there are several &amp;quot;major differences,&amp;quot; including on the issue of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175057.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/01/05/obama_stands_by_top_intelligence_officials/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162911</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In passing HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009, on November 7, 2009, the House of Representatives demonstrated that it is possible ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/01/05/obama_stands_by_top_intelligence_officials/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20100105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162910</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House has passed HR 3962, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009, and the Senate has approved HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20100105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://btlonline.org/2010/btlqaoneill010810.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7348176</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill (HR 3962) would prohibit insurers in the exchange from covering abortion except in the case of rape, incest or life endangerment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://btlonline.org/2010/btlqaoneill010810.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-32195-Jersey-City-Health-News-Examiner~y2010m1d4-ATTN-JERSEY-CITY-RESIDENTS-THE-AFFORDABLE-HEALTH-CARE-FOR-AMERICA-ACT-HAS-NOW-BEEN-ESTABLISHED" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7150806</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Affordable Health Care for America Act [HR 3962] was passed. This new legislation blends and updates the three versions of previous bills passed by the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-32195-Jersey-City-Health-News-Examiner~y2010m1d4-ATTN-JERSEY-CITY-RESIDENTS-THE-AFFORDABLE-HEALTH-CARE-FOR-AMERICA-ACT-HAS-NOW-BEEN-ESTABLISHED&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Abortion fight still not over</title>
    <link href="http://www.congress.org/news/2010/01/04/abortion_fight_still_not_over" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7150805</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill (HR 3962) would prohibit insurers in the exchange from covering abortion except in the case of rape, incest or life endangerment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congress.org/news/2010/01/04/abortion_fight_still_not_over&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Bill Clears Senate; Merger With House Bill Looms</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/4/health-care-reform-bill-clears-senate-merger-with-house-bill-looms.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7150804</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 24, the Senate passed its health reform bill (HR 3590), setting the stage for negotiations to combine the Senate bill with the House bill (HR 3962) to begin ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/4/health-care-reform-bill-clears-senate-merger-with-house-bill-looms.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Aetna to Take Charge of Approximately $60 Million to $65 Million for Job and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.financialnewsusa.com/news/aetna-to-take-charge-of" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-01:/commentary/7134356</id>
    <updated>2010-01-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Financial News USA (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The latest Congressional foray into the ineffective regulation of business is contained within HR 3962 (the Health Care bill). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financialnewsusa.com/news/aetna-to-take-charge-of&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The top 10 Asian achievements of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/12/the-top-10-asian-achievements-of-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-30:/commentary/7108346</id>
    <updated>2009-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northwest Asian Weekly</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Cao drew criticism from fellow party members after he cast the sole Republican vote for the house&amp;#39;s health care bill (HR-3962). Rep. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/12/the-top-10-asian-achievements-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2009/12/holden_needs_to_get_facts_stra.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-30:/commentary/7108344</id>
    <updated>2009-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patriot-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 expands Medicaid benefits to people with incomes up to 150 percent of the federal poverty line. It initially covers 100 percent of the cost with the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2009/12/holden_needs_to_get_facts_stra.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.newsweek.com/id/228630" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7348173</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patriot-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 expands Medicaid benefits to people with incomes up to 150 percent of the federal poverty line. It initially covers 100 percent of the cost with the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsweek.com/id/228630&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is Obesity a Disease? Current Research, Facts, Figures, and the Pros and Cons ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/is-obesity-a-disease-current-research-facts-figures-and-the-pros-and-cons-at-new-proconorg-website-80366172.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7108348</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US House of Representatives in its Oct. 29, 2009 health care bill HR 3962 included obesity as a &amp;quot;behavioral risk factor&amp;quot; and not as a disease. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/is-obesity-a-disease-current-research-facts-figures-and-the-pros-and-cons-at-new-proconorg-website-80366172.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care to remain key issue during Markey&amp;#39;s second year</title>
    <link href="http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20091230/LOVELAND01/91230004" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7108347</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Coloradoan</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;In the end, Markey had a choice &#8212; outrage us by exploiting the very values this country was founded upon with a vote in favor of HR 3962, or outrage her ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20091230/LOVELAND01/91230004&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How Might Health Insurers Respond to Medical Loss Ratio Regulation?</title>
    <link href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/180317-how-might-health-insurers-respond-to-medical-loss-ratio-regulation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7108345</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seeking Alpha (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The latest Congressional foray into the ineffective regulation of business is contained within HR 3962 (the Health Care bill). Apparently, the likes of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seekingalpha.com/article/180317-how-might-health-insurers-respond-to-medical-loss-ratio-regulation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul.html?source=mypi" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7134357</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... has published those recommendations in a commentary on the major House health bill, HR 3962, and the major Senate health bill, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul.html?source=mypi&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform in Congress must lower drug costs for seniors</title>
    <link href="http://www.theolympian.com/opinion/story/1083994.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7089151</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Olympian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AARP endorsed the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) passed by the House of Representatives last month because it would completely close the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theolympian.com/opinion/story/1083994.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Budget Hawks: Increase The Cadillac Plan Tax</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Budget-Hawks-Increase-The-Cadillac-Plan-Tax.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7089150</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... has published those recommendations in a commentary on the major House health bill, HR 3962, and the major Senate health bill, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Budget-Hawks-Increase-The-Cadillac-Plan-Tax.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/28/AR2009122800207.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7092283</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Union Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What we have is two bills drafted by the House and Senate leadership, HR 3962(House) and HR 3590(Senate). Both bills done behind closed doors packed with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/28/AR2009122800207.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1400400.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7089183</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Union Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What we have is two bills drafted by the House and Senate leadership, HR 3962(House) and HR 3590(Senate). Both bills done behind closed doors packed with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1400400.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1652824.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7089152</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Union Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What we have is two bills drafted by the House and Senate leadership, HR 3962(House) and HR 3590(Senate). Both bills done behind closed doors packed with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1652824.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/27/AR2009122700950.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7075244</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Union Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What we have is two bills drafted by the House and Senate leadership, HR 3962(House) and HR 3590(Senate). Both bills done behind closed doors packed with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/27/AR2009122700950.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091227?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7073037</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Union Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What we have is two bills drafted by the House and Senate leadership, HR 3962(House) and HR 3590(Senate). Both bills done behind closed doors packed with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091227?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Concord Coalition Paper Discusses &amp;#39;End Game&amp;#39; Fiscal Considerations for ...</title>
    <link href="http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=154003&amp;amp;Itemid=65" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7069773</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-CANADA.net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With the House having passed its version of health care reform (HR 3962) and the Senate on the verge of passing its version (HR 3590), the outline of a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=154003&amp;amp;Itemid=65&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Jeff resident has message for Baron Hill</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-tribune.net/opinion/local_story_358094120.html?keyword=topstory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-24:/commentary/7188251</id>
    <updated>2009-12-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Albany Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representative&amp;#39;s narrow passage of HR 3962, aimed at reforming healthcare, was exactly the wrong prescription for providing Americans better, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-tribune.net/opinion/local_story_358094120.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Jeff resident has message for Baron Hill</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_358094120.html?keyword=topstory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-24:/commentary/7061928</id>
    <updated>2009-12-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Evening News and Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representative&amp;#39;s narrow passage of HR 3962, aimed at reforming healthcare, was exactly the wrong prescription for providing Americans better, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_358094120.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thegaggle/archive/2009/12/24/after-the-senate-a-blueprint-of-a-final-health-bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7069774</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which Stupak said contains less stringent abortion restrictions than his amendment to the House bill (HR 3962), The Hill &amp;#39;s &amp;quot;Blog Briefing Room&amp;quot; reports ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thegaggle/archive/2009/12/24/after-the-senate-a-blueprint-of-a-final-health-bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Passage Of Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Applauded By ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174841.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053232</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... melding the Senate&amp;#39;s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the House of Representatives&amp;#39; Affordable Health Care For America Act (HR 3962), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174841.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opinion: The Senate Health Care Legislation Does Not Protect Children in the Womb.</title>
    <link href="http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=35095" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053231</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Catholic Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 259 of HR 3962), and includes no conscience protection allowing Catholic and other institutions to provide and purchase health coverage consistent with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=35095&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/19/democrats-say-they-clinch-deal-on-health-care-overhauls/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053230</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which Stupak said contains less stringent abortion restrictions than his amendment to the House bill (HR 3962), The Hill &amp;#39;s &amp;quot;Blog Briefing Room&amp;quot; reports ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/19/democrats-say-they-clinch-deal-on-health-care-overhauls/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Akaka hails Senate passage of health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091224/BREAKING01/91224032/Akaka+hails+Senate+passage+of+health+care+reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053205</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Honolulu Advertiser</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives passed its version of health care reform, HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, on November 7, 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091224/BREAKING01/91224032/Akaka+hails+Senate+passage+of+health+care+reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BN29C20091224?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053204</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JURIST</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... House of Representatives [official website] approved [JURIST report] their reform bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act [HR 3962 materials]. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BN29C20091224?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Health Reform Abortion Compromise, DC Abortion Funding</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174748.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7136897</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... coverage -- will have &amp;quot;several negative effects, some very similar to or the same as the Stupak amendment&amp;quot; to the House health care bill (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174748.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/nelson-says-vote-to-advance-health-care-necessary-137712.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7089154</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... coverage -- will have &amp;quot;several negative effects, some very similar to or the same as the Stupak amendment&amp;quot; to the House health care bill (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/nelson-says-vote-to-advance-health-care-necessary-137712.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5812.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7089153</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>U.S. News &amp;amp; World Report (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 259 of HR 3962), and includes no conscience protection allowing Catholic and other institutions to provide and purchase health coverage consistent with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5812.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/18/politics/main5997584.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7073038</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... coverage -- will have &amp;quot;several negative effects, some very similar to or the same as the Stupak amendment&amp;quot; to the House health care bill (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/18/politics/main5997584.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Continue to prevent public abortion funding</title>
    <link href="http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20091223/OPINION04/912230330/-1/ENT05/Continue-to-prevent-public-abortion-funding" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038047</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DesMoinesRegister.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Our amendment simply applies current law to HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The ban on public funding for abortion has been federal ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20091223/OPINION04/912230330/-1/ENT05/Continue-to-prevent-public-abortion-funding&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Catholic Bishops Still Opposed to Senate Health Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.usnews.com/blogs/god-and-country/2009/12/23/catholic-bishops-still-opposed-to-senate-health-reform-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038046</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>U.S. News &amp;amp; World Report (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 259 of HR 3962), and includes no conscience protection allowing Catholic and other institutions to provide and purchase health coverage consistent with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usnews.com/blogs/god-and-country/2009/12/23/catholic-bishops-still-opposed-to-senate-health-reform-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Concord Coalition Paper Discusses &amp;#39;End Game&amp;#39; Fiscal Considerations for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-concord-coalition-paper-discusses-end-game-fiscal-considerations-for-health-care-reform-80005407.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038045</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the House having passed its version of health care reform (HR 3962) and the Senate on the verge of passing its version ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-concord-coalition-paper-discusses-end-game-fiscal-considerations-for-health-care-reform-80005407.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20091223/senate_us_091224/20091224/?hub=EdmontonHome" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7092271</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Law Professor Blogs Network (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This report compares the private health insurance provisions of HR 3962 and the Senate Amendment. Individuals currently receiving health insurance through a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20091223/senate_us_091224/20091224/?hub=EdmontonHome&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9383637" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7075243</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Law Professor Blogs Network (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This report compares the private health insurance provisions of HR 3962 and the Senate Amendment. Individuals currently receiving health insurance through a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9383637&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6963708.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7073036</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Law Professor Blogs Network (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This report compares the private health insurance provisions of HR 3962 and the Senate Amendment. Individuals currently receiving health insurance through a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6963708.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/12/24/health-care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7053229</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Law Professor Blogs Network (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This report compares the private health insurance provisions of HR 3962 and the Senate Amendment. Individuals currently receiving health insurance through a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/12/24/health-care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.aei.org/article/101464" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028640</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Enterprise Institute</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On November 7, 2009, the House passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The bill would expand Medicaid, grant subsidies to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aei.org/article/101464&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/democrats-clear-critical-hurdle-on-health-care-overhaul/article1407224/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7018213</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Andalusia Star-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In November, Bright voted against HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which passed 220-215. Monday, he said he voted against it because, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/democrats-clear-critical-hurdle-on-health-care-overhaul/article1407224/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-5738-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Top-10-health-care-reform-stories-of-2009-9--Representative-Shadegg-uses-an-infant-as-speech-prop" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7018212</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
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 This was all done in spite of a CBO report released days earlier showing HR 3962 shaving billions off the federal deficit over the next ten years. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-5738-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Top-10-health-care-reform-stories-of-2009-9--Representative-Shadegg-uses-an-infant-as-speech-prop&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1110ap_us_health_overhaul_nelson.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7069776</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 amendment to the House health reform bill (HR 3962) that would bar insurers that receive federal subsidies from covering abortion. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1110ap_us_health_overhaul_nelson.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Left Now Admitting Obamacare Full of Budget Gimmicks</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/12/21/left-now-admitting-obamacare-full-of-budget-gimmicks/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7028643</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... that the House bill (HR 3961), combined with the &#8220;doctor fix&#8221; bill (HR 3962), would &#8220;add $89 billion to budget deficits over the 2010-2019 period. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/12/21/left-now-admitting-obamacare-full-of-budget-gimmicks/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/guttmacher-nelson-abortion-amendment-virtually-identical-to-stupak.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7028642</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 amendment to the House health reform bill (HR 3962). The amendment prohibits federally subsidized insurance plans from offering abortion services. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/guttmacher-nelson-abortion-amendment-virtually-identical-to-stupak.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/22/governments-abortion-mandate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018216</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 amendment to the House health reform bill (HR 3962) that would bar insurers that receive federal subsidies from covering abortion. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/22/governments-abortion-mandate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Detroit Free Press Opinion Pieces Debate Stupak Amendment</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174541.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018167</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 amendment to the House health reform bill (HR 3962). The amendment prohibits federally subsidized insurance plans from offering abortion services. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174541.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/news/2009/dec/22/bright-ill-vote-no-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018166</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Andalusia Star-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In November, Bright voted against HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which passed 220-215. Monday, he said he voted against it because, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/news/2009/dec/22/bright-ill-vote-no-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091220" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018165</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... that the House bill (HR 3961), combined with the &#8220;doctor fix&#8221; bill (HR 3962), would &#8220;add $89 billion to budget deficits over the 2010-2019 period. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091220&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Be wary of Cal Thomas mistakes</title>
    <link href="http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_be_wary_of_cal_thomas_mistakes/48989/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018164</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inside NoVA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 News &amp;amp; Messenger readers may find, in spite of all the hyperbole about the difficulty of reading a 2016 page bill, that an independent reading of HR 3962 is ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_be_wary_of_cal_thomas_mistakes/48989/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/16/joe-lieberman-barack-obama-us-healthcare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7018163</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Chief</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thank you, Congressman Adam Putnam, for voting &amp;quot;no&amp;quot; on HR 3962, the unaffordable Heath Care for America Act. I, like every else, would like to see ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/16/joe-lieberman-barack-obama-us-healthcare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/21/2777851.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7004385</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Chronicle (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The controversial Affordable Health Care for America Act, or HR 3962, managed to gain the necessary minimum of 60 support votes on the Senate floor after ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/21/2777851.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/20/us-healthcare-bill-obama-democrats" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7000672</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Chronicle (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The controversial Affordable Health Care for America Act, or HR 3962, managed to gain the necessary minimum of 60 support votes on the Senate floor after ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/20/us-healthcare-bill-obama-democrats&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health-care bill unaffordable</title>
    <link href="http://www.newschief.com/article/20091220/NEWS/912205037/1053" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7000671</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Chief</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thank you, Congressman Adam Putnam, for voting &amp;quot;no&amp;quot; on HR 3962, the unaffordable Heath Care for America Act. I, like every else, would like to see ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newschief.com/article/20091220/NEWS/912205037/1053&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.necn.com/Boston/Politics/2009/12/19/Health-care-reform-not-out-of/1261272225.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7000644</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Chief</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thank you, Congressman Adam Putnam, for voting &amp;quot;no&amp;quot; on HR 3962, the unaffordable Heath Care for America Act. I, like every else, would like to see ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.necn.com/Boston/Politics/2009/12/19/Health-care-reform-not-out-of/1261272225.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thenewschronicle.com/senate-ready-pass-major-health-bill-christmas/122101975/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/6996517</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Chronicle (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The controversial Affordable Health Care for America Act, or HR 3962, managed to gain the necessary minimum of 60 support votes on the Senate floor after ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thenewschronicle.com/senate-ready-pass-major-health-bill-christmas/122101975/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9380037" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/6996516</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... combined with the &amp;quot;doctor fix&amp;quot; bill (HR 3962), would &amp;quot;add $89 billion to budget deficits over the 2010-2019 period.&amp;quot;[13] The Senate bill plays the same ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9380037&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://biomedme.com/general/health-care-patient-responsibility-missing_4408.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/6996514</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Chief</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thank you, Congressman Adam Putnam, for voting &amp;quot;no&amp;quot; on HR 3962, the unaffordable Heath Care for America Act. I, like every else, would like to see ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biomedme.com/general/health-care-patient-responsibility-missing_4408.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Right to Life Committee statement on new Reid abortion language</title>
    <link href="http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YzVmMmRkM2Q2MWNhMDg5OWNkNzIxMGZiMjI2MjVkZGQ=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/7119252</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Review Online (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... and the new pro-abortion provisions dropped, a significant number of House members who voted for HR 3962 will not vote to pass the final legislation. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YzVmMmRkM2Q2MWNhMDg5OWNkNzIxMGZiMjI2MjVkZGQ=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://chattahbox.com/us/2009/12/20/stupak-ready-to-pounce-vows-to-kill-unacceptable-nelson-abortion-deal/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/7000693</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Review Online (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... and the new pro-abortion provisions dropped, a significant number of House members who voted for HR 3962 will not vote to pass the final legislation. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chattahbox.com/us/2009/12/20/stupak-ready-to-pounce-vows-to-kill-unacceptable-nelson-abortion-deal/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WILL CONGRESS GIVE AMERICA &#8220;OBAMA-CARE&#8221; FOR CHRISTMAS?</title>
    <link href="http://www.newswithviews.com/NWV-News/news177.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7053206</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Then, on Oct. 29 Dingell introduced a second health care measure twice the size of HR 3200 and with a different number &#8211; HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newswithviews.com/NWV-News/news177.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care by Christmas Eve?</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34902" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7004386</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Remember, none of HR 3962, the health care bill passed by the House, is included in the Senate bill. The shell bill being considered at this time is a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34902&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/12/seniors_worry_theyll_be_hurt_b.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7000692</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Psychiatric News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It was a momentous AMA meeting&#8212;the phrase &#8220;defining moment&#8221; got a vigorous workout&#8212;with the House of Representatives&amp;#39; passage of HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/12/seniors_worry_theyll_be_hurt_b.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Reid Ramps Up Negotiations On Abortion Coverage As Nelson Considers Compromise ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174414.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6986092</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which would be similar to an amendment included in the House&amp;#39;s health reform bill (HR 3962), according to the Washington Post (Murray/Montgomery, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174414.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Impermissible Ratemaking in Health-Insurance Reform: Why the Reid Bill is ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/columns/archives/2009/12/impermissible-ratemaking-in-he.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978165</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Point of Law</name>
    </author>
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 (The Reid Bill does not create, as does section 241 of HR 3962, a new Health Choices Administration with its own commissioner.) The range of matters that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pointoflaw.com/columns/archives/2009/12/impermissible-ratemaking-in-he.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pending health care reform bills are addressing costs</title>
    <link href="http://www.jaapa.com/pending-health-care-reform-bills-are-addressing-costs/article/159896/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978163</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has scored the most recent house proposal (HR 3962) as saving $109 billion over the next 10 years. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jaapa.com/pending-health-care-reform-bills-are-addressing-costs/article/159896/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Reform Bill Wins AMA Support, Though Process Often Contentious</title>
    <link href="http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/content/44/24/1.1.full" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978161</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Psychiatric News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It was a momentous AMA meeting&#8212;the phrase &#8220;defining moment&#8221; got a vigorous workout&#8212;with the House of Representatives&amp;#39; passage of HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/content/44/24/1.1.full&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Should Stupak language hold? It maintains current federal law on abortion</title>
    <link href="http://www.freep.com/article/20091217/OPINION05/912170558/1068/opinion/Should-Stupak-language-hold?-It-maintains-current-federal-law-on-abortion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/7018214</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Detroit Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 There has been a great deal of discussion about the Stupak-Ellsworth-Pitts amendment in HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freep.com/article/20091217/OPINION05/912170558/1068/opinion/Should-Stupak-language-hold?-It-maintains-current-federal-law-on-abortion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1387876.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6996515</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gilroy Dispatch</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 After going to great lengths to share information about and engage my constituents on HR 3962, it is frustrating to read baseless assertions about new taxes ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1387876.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislators Blast Interstate Health Care Proposal</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Legislators-Blast-Interstate-Health-Care-Proposal-.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6986091</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill, HR 3962, would allow states to decide among themselves whose regulations would govern. In a letter to both Senate and House leaders, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Legislators-Blast-Interstate-Health-Care-Proposal-.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6811475/Barack-Obama-gives-himself-a-B-plus-for-his-first-year.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6986089</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gilroy Dispatch</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 After going to great lengths to share information about and engage my constituents on HR 3962, it is frustrating to read baseless assertions about new taxes ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6811475/Barack-Obama-gives-himself-a-B-plus-for-his-first-year.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>EDITORIAL: Bureaucrats shouldn&amp;#39;t ration health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2009/12/18/opinion/doc4b2b07a5953c1559424954.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978164</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Torrington Register Citizen</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 specifically gives this task force the ability to set mammography coverage policy for women in a new national health insurance exchange. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2009/12/18/opinion/doc4b2b07a5953c1559424954.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091218?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978160</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gilroy Dispatch</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 After going to great lengths to share information about and engage my constituents on HR 3962, it is frustrating to read baseless assertions about new taxes ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091218?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/299338,yearender-abortion-funding-could-scuttle-us-health-care-overhaul.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6955746</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Detroit Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 There has been a great deal of discussion about the Stupak-Ellsworth-Pitts amendment in HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/299338,yearender-abortion-funding-could-scuttle-us-health-care-overhaul.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Setting the record straight</title>
    <link href="http://www.charlevoixcourier.com/articles/2009/12/16/letters/doc4b2942b642bd8997148945.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/7028641</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Charlevoix Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 25, inaccurately portrays my position on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, as well as my intentions behind the Stupak-Ellsworth-Pitts ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.charlevoixcourier.com/articles/2009/12/16/letters/doc4b2942b642bd8997148945.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.medindia.net/news/Obama-Presses-for-Health-Care-Reform-Deal-62605-1.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/7018215</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... leaders to abandon their health care reform proposal and use the budget reconciliation process to push the House bill (HR 3962) through the Senate. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medindia.net/news/Obama-Presses-for-Health-Care-Reform-Deal-62605-1.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.dfwcatholic.org/ide-by-side-comparison-of-the-language-of-the-hyde-amendment-the-federal-employees-health-benefits-program-fehbp-and-the-proposed-nelsonhatchcasey-amendment-123/.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/7000673</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Charlevoix Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 25, inaccurately portrays my position on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, as well as my intentions behind the Stupak-Ellsworth-Pitts ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dfwcatholic.org/ide-by-side-comparison-of-the-language-of-the-hyde-amendment-the-federal-employees-health-benefits-program-fehbp-and-the-proposed-nelsonhatchcasey-amendment-123/.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6812387/Barack-Obama-health-care-bill-dealt-blow-by-Joe-Lieberman.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/7000645</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... leaders to abandon their health care reform proposal and use the budget reconciliation process to push the House bill (HR 3962) through the Senate. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6812387/Barack-Obama-health-care-bill-dealt-blow-by-Joe-Lieberman.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/casey-plays-abortion-cards-close-to-the-vest.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6978162</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Charlevoix Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 25, inaccurately portrays my position on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, as well as my intentions behind the Stupak-Ellsworth-Pitts ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/casey-plays-abortion-cards-close-to-the-vest.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Former DNC Chair Dean Urges Do-Over on Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/16/former-dnc-chair-dean-urges-doover-on-health-overhaul.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955747</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... leaders to abandon their health care reform proposal and use the budget reconciliation process to push the House bill (HR 3962) through the Senate. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/16/former-dnc-chair-dean-urges-doover-on-health-overhaul.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Abortion Negotiations Continue In Senate Health Reform Debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173982.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6930672</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A similar amendment is included in the House health reform bill (HR 3962) (Herszenhorn, &amp;quot;Prescriptions,&amp;quot; New York Times , 12/14). According to the AP/NPR, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173982.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Affordable Health Care for America Act is Unconstitutional</title>
    <link href="http://badgerherald.com/blogs/opinion/2009/12/15/the_affordable_healt.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6930368</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UW Badger Herald (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If you do not believe me, this is described in full detail in actual bill: HR 3962, Division A, Title V, Subtitle A, Part 1, Subpart A. To put this into ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://badgerherald.com/blogs/opinion/2009/12/15/the_affordable_healt.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reports Reach Different Conclusions on Reform Bill&amp;#39;s Effect on Spending</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/15/reports-reach-different-conclusions-on-reform-bills-effect-on-spending.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6930359</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition, the Lewin Group report found that national health spending would increase under both the Senate and House (HR 3962) reform bills through the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/15/reports-reach-different-conclusions-on-reform-bills-effect-on-spending.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calif. City Sends Coat Hangers To Lawmakers Who Support Abortion Rights But ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173858.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/7176441</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... amendment to the chamber&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3962) but have a history of supporting abortion rights, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173858.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Coakley Victory, Nelson Amendment, Incarcerated Pregnant Women</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173861.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/7176440</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This &amp;quot;is not the only disappointing news for women&amp;#39;s health&amp;quot; because neither the Senate bill nor the House (HR 3962) bill requires coverage of all ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173861.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Measures 66, 67: Just more waste</title>
    <link href="http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20091213/PUBLICFORUM/912149980/1053&amp;amp;ParentProfile=1055" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930372</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NRToday.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He immediately sent a two-page dissertation defending his vote for the Affordable Health Care Bill HR 3962 &#8212; the trillion dollar debacle. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20091213/PUBLICFORUM/912149980/1053&amp;amp;ParentProfile=1055&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Healthcare Update: 10 Days Until Christmas</title>
    <link href="http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&amp;amp;newsid905=62758" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930362</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helicopter Association International</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the weekend of December 19-20 to try to resolve differences between that version and the bill (HR 3962) that the House passed November 7 by 220-215. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&amp;amp;newsid905=62758&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Organizations Urge Congress to Strengthen Primary Care Provisions in Health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091214prim-care-reform-ltr.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930361</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House and Senate bills -- HR 3962 and HR 3590, respectively -- (at the THOMAS Web site, type &amp;quot;HR 3962&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search box after selecting ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091214prim-care-reform-ltr.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Editorial: Bureaucrats shouldn&amp;#39;t ration health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2009/12/13/opinion/doc4b2439190e9b5269441224.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-12:/commentary/6930360</id>
    <updated>2009-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Delaware County Daily Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 specifically gives this task force the ability to set mammography coverage policy for women in a new national health insurance exchange. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2009/12/13/opinion/doc4b2439190e9b5269441224.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3920 Cobra Subsidy Another letter begging for action from Joe Sestak!</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977943698&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-11:/commentary/6930367</id>
    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This amendment was adopted in the House Education and Labor Committee on which I sit and is included in HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977943698&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Try a few things before overhaul</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=343537&amp;amp;src=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-11:/commentary/6930365</id>
    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Unfortunately, neither HR 3962 nor the Senate versions, as they now stand, will do that. Instead, they have a bill that will not only increase costs ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=343537&amp;amp;src=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Don't let unfounded fears ruin health reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091211/OPINION/912110350/-1/rss14" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6930373</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SouthCoastToday.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...the United States can come up with a universal health plan that will benefit us all. The fear that the health care reform bill (H.R.3962) will hurt Medicare is false. The health care reform bill will extend the life of the Medicare Trust Fund and will i&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091211/OPINION/912110350/-1/rss14&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi Endorses Senate Agreement on Medicare Buy-In as Part of Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/11/pelosi-endorses-senate-agreement-on-medicare-buyin-as-part-of-reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6930371</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 She said she still would prefer the creation of a government-run public option, which the House reform bill (HR 3962) includes (Goldstein, Washington Post, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/11/pelosi-endorses-senate-agreement-on-medicare-buyin-as-part-of-reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Amendment Would Ban Data Mining for Rx Marketing</title>
    <link href="http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/11/senate-amendment-would-ban-data-mining-for-rx-marketing.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6930369</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iHealthBeat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House health care reform bill (HR 3962) includes a provision to study prescription drug data mining, but it does not limit the practice. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/11/senate-amendment-would-ban-data-mining-for-rx-marketing.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-12-10-health-care-provider-perspectives_N.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6926172</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Hyde Park Illustrated News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thank you for your letter explaining your position concerning HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Unfortunately your response does not ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-12-10-health-care-provider-perspectives_N.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter:Response Does Not Justify Vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.antonnews.com/illustratednews/opinion/4634-letterresponse-does-not-justify-vote.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/7053233</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Hyde Park Illustrated News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thank you for your letter explaining your position concerning HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Unfortunately your response does not ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.antonnews.com/illustratednews/opinion/4634-letterresponse-does-not-justify-vote.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/health/1500ap_us_health_overhaul_senate_loophole.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6930671</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Hyde Park Illustrated News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thank you for your letter explaining your position concerning HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Unfortunately your response does not ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/health/1500ap_us_health_overhaul_senate_loophole.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/12/11/baucus_girlfriend_met_with_divorce_lawyer_in_2007/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6930363</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Hyde Park Illustrated News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thank you for your letter explaining your position concerning HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Unfortunately your response does not ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/12/11/baucus_girlfriend_met_with_divorce_lawyer_in_2007/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Defeats Antiabortion Amendment To Health Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173543.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6926181</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), was virtually identical to an amendment adopted in the House health reform bill (HR 3962) that was introduced by Rep. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173543.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Berkeley Council Sends Coat Hangers To Congress Over Abortion</title>
    <link href="http://www.ktvu.com/news/21922802/detail.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6926178</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KTVU.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... as a response to the Stupak-Pitts Amendment to HR 3962, which would prohibit abortion from being a covered medical expense in a public option plan. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ktvu.com/news/21922802/detail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://games.venturebeat.com/2009/12/09/health-care-reform-satire-game-death-panel-comes-to-the-iphone/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6926177</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the weeks since the House passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, claims, figures, and statistics have been ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://games.venturebeat.com/2009/12/09/health-care-reform-satire-game-death-panel-comes-to-the-iphone/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gov&amp;#39;t Panel&amp;#39;s Decision on Mammograms Hurts Women</title>
    <link href="http://www.michnews.org/2009/12/govt-panels-decision-on-mammograms-hurts-women/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6926174</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 specifically gives this task force broad new authorities and powers, including the ability to set mammography coverage policy for women in a new ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michnews.org/2009/12/govt-panels-decision-on-mammograms-hurts-women/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Nelson, Stupak, Mikulski Amendments In Health Reform Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173366.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/7150807</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Democratic colleagues is introducing a measure similar to the House&amp;#39;s Stupak-Pitts amendment&amp;quot; in its health reform bill (HR 3962), Gillibrand writes. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173366.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Replay US Congressman Bart Stupak&amp;#39;s live chat</title>
    <link href="http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/article_e934acb2-e4cc-11de-8c7d-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/7136898</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Petoskey News-Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... deploy an additional 30000 troops to Afghanistan to health care and the the three-page Stupak Amendment written into the House health care bill HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/article_e934acb2-e4cc-11de-8c7d-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US House of Representatives Approves Health Care Reform Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=160259" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6926180</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Source: Fulbright &amp;amp; Jaworski LLP - On November 7, 2009, the US House of Representatives passed by a vote of 220-215 HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=160259&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your Opinions: Important step in health-care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20091209/OPINION03/912090304/1014/OPINION" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6926176</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Battle Creek Enquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I want to applaud Congressman Mark Schauer for his affirmative vote on health-care reform (HR 3962). Having attended the Battle Creek public forum hosted by ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20091209/OPINION03/912090304/1014/OPINION&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PAM DZAMA | A &amp;#39;Miracle&amp;#39; That Shouldn&amp;#39;t Happen</title>
    <link href="http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/dec/09/pam-dzama-a-miracle-that-shouldnt-happen/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6903899</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kitsap Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Inslee and Dicks voted for the House health insurance bill, HR 3962, which supposedly would cost $864 billion over 10 years. They also voted for HR 3961 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/dec/09/pam-dzama-a-miracle-that-shouldnt-happen/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Dems Seek Abortion Compromise As Nelson Prepares Health Reform Amendment</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173248.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/7119214</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 prepares to release an amendment Monday that mirrors the House bill&amp;#39;s (HR 3962) restrictions on abortion coverage under federally subsidized insurance plans ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173248.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Prepares To Vote on Abortion Amendment as Part of Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/8/senate-prepares-to-vote-on-abortion-amendment-as-part-of-reform-bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6955751</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 amendment that is included in the House health reform bill (HR 3962) (Young, The Hill, 12/7). Both sides of the debate say Nelson&amp;#39;s amendment is not likely ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/8/senate-prepares-to-vote-on-abortion-amendment-as-part-of-reform-bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B807720091209" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6930370</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 amendment that is included in the House health reform bill (HR 3962) (Young, The Hill, 12/7). Both sides of the debate say Nelson&amp;#39;s amendment is not likely ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B807720091209&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House plan will strengthen Medicare, close &amp;#39;doughnut hole&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://ems.gmnews.com/news/2009/1209/letters/013.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6926179</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Edison Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 That&amp;#39;s why we&amp;#39;re endorsing HR 3962 and HR 3961 &#8212; bills that deliver on priorities for which AARP has been fighting. These bills would help older Americans ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ems.gmnews.com/news/2009/1209/letters/013.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_health_overhaul_senate_loophole.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6926175</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BurlingtonFreePress.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 29, after the US House had passed the Affordable Health Care for Americans Act (HR.3962) with the support of Rep. Peter Welch, and after the Senate&amp;#39;s health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_health_overhaul_senate_loophole.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/08/AR2009120801096.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903902</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 amendment that is included in the House health reform bill (HR 3962) (Young, The Hill, 12/7). Both sides of the debate say Nelson&amp;#39;s amendment is not likely ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/08/AR2009120801096.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/12/08/health-care-reform-bill-and-small-business/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903900</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Edison Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 That&amp;#39;s why we&amp;#39;re endorsing HR 3962 and HR 3961 &#8212; bills that deliver on priorities for which AARP has been fighting. These bills would help older Americans ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/12/08/health-care-reform-bill-and-small-business/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New National Study Spotlights Importance of Federal Medicare Funding to Propping-Up Seniors' Deteriorating State Medicaid Benefits and Services</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-national-study-spotlights-importance-of-federal-medicare-funding-to-propping-up-seniors-deteriorating-state-medicaid-benefits-and-services-78804157.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6900957</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...needs. &quot;The Nursing Facility Supplemental Payment Program contained within the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R.3962), represents a first step in acknowledging the nation's chronic Medicaid underfunding crisis - which we now know shortchanges&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-national-study-spotlights-importance-of-federal-medicare-funding-to-propping-up-seniors-deteriorating-state-medicaid-benefits-and-services-78804157.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Congressman Bart Stupak chats live Wednesday at petoskeynews.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/article_8003218a-e39e-11de-a1a1-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903917</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Petoskey News-Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... deploy an additional 30000 troops to Afghanistan to health care and the the three-page Stupak Amendment written into the House health care bill HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/article_8003218a-e39e-11de-a1a1-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Point: Health care compromises are a benefit to no one</title>
    <link href="http://www.retrieverweekly.com/?module=displaystory&amp;amp;story_id=5174&amp;amp;format=html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903916</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Retriever</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 will require all Americans to purchase an insurance plan, and will make it illegal for insurance companies to deny coverage because of pre-existing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.retrieverweekly.com/?module=displaystory&amp;amp;story_id=5174&amp;amp;format=html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Continues To Work on Health Care Reform Over Weekend</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/7/senate-continues-to-work-on-health-care-reform-over-weekend.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903909</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama has voiced his support for the program, a version of which also is included in the House reform bill (HR 3962) (Pear/Herszenhorn, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/7/senate-continues-to-work-on-health-care-reform-over-weekend.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Disappointed in Ellsworth vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/dec/08/no-headline---comment5/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903904</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Evansville Courier &amp;amp; Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Brad Ellsworth&amp;#39;s yea vote on the health care bill HR 3962. This is a bad bill which will significantly infringe upon freedom of choice. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/dec/08/no-headline---comment5/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Don&amp;#39;t Be Fooled, Democrats Want Funding for Abortion to Be Part of Health Care ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2009/12/07/mary-harned-abortion-health-care-reform-obama" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903901</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In fact, he offered no opinions on specific abortion-related amendments until the Stupak-Pitts amendment was added to HR 3962 on the House Floor. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2009/12/07/mary-harned-abortion-health-care-reform-obama&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Doing away with Medicare?</title>
    <link href="http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091206/OPINION02/912050365/1026/news12" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-05:/commentary/6903908</id>
    <updated>2009-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Desert Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Unconvinced by her Web site&amp;#39;s &#8220;Facts on HR 3962,&#8221;I stopped by to register support for health care reform and was told by a staffer that Obama&amp;#39;s reforms will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091206/OPINION02/912050365/1026/news12&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nutritious food, health care and Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/2009/12/07/1207letters_edit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-05:/commentary/6903907</id>
    <updated>2009-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Austin American-Statesman</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Lloyd Doggett in representing the 25th District for support of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. I applaud Doggett for taking a stand on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/2009/12/07/1207letters_edit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mailbag: Properties would be worse off with no parks</title>
    <link href="http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2009/12/07/opinion/letters/gnp-mailbag120709.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-05:/commentary/6903906</id>
    <updated>2009-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Glendale News Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At the same time I wrote to the News-Press, I e-mailed Schiff, asking him to vote no on HR 3962. Yesterday, I received a puzzling response. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2009/12/07/opinion/letters/gnp-mailbag120709.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>From your congressman</title>
    <link href="http://www.theunion.com/article/20091205/OPINION_LETTERS/912049981/1025&amp;amp;parentprofile=1056" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/7096157</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Union of Grass Valley</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A recent letter writer objects to my vote against Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s HR 3962 which provides for a government takeover of our health care system. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theunion.com/article/20091205/OPINION_LETTERS/912049981/1025&amp;amp;parentprofile=1056&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>STUPAK REFUTES FALSE CLAIMS IN NARAL AD</title>
    <link href="http://www.michnews.org/2009/12/stupak-refutes-false-claims-in-naral-ad/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/6955748</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 That is why it was supported by 64 pro-choice and pro-life Democrats, 41 of whom went on to vote for HR 3962, enabling health care reform to pass in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michnews.org/2009/12/stupak-refutes-false-claims-in-naral-ad/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2009/12/health_reform_bill_lacks_cost.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/6903914</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patriot-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Tim Holden Here&amp;#39;s the problem: HR 3962 was not the way to do it. The bill is greatly flawed and the fact is it does nothing to lower the rate at which ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2009/12/health_reform_bill_lacks_cost.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10379-Pittsburgh-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d5-Random-Progressive-Link-Beaver-County-Activists-Openly-Plot-Jason-Altmires-Demise" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/6903912</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 20 Post-Gazette column (&#8220;Why I Voted No on Health Reform&#8221;) that he did not vote for HR 3962, the House bill to overhaul our health-care system, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10379-Pittsburgh-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d5-Random-Progressive-Link-Beaver-County-Activists-Openly-Plot-Jason-Altmires-Demise&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_co_health_care_overhaul.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/6903903</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 That is why it was supported by 64 pro-choice and pro-life Democrats, 41 of whom went on to vote for HR 3962, enabling health care reform to pass in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_co_health_care_overhaul.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Not socialism, just common sense</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=341204&amp;amp;src=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6903918</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I for one hope the passing of HR 3962 by Congress will begin an honest attempt by our government to broker with the all powerful health care insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=341204&amp;amp;src=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ARA opposes health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/120409.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6903915</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Specialty Fabrics Review magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The American Rental Association (ARA) has asked its members to contact their US representatives and ask them to vote &#8220;no&#8221; on HR 3962, the Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/120409.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Community health centers are at the heart of health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-12-04/blog/a-more-perfect-union/community-health-centers-are-at-the-heart-of-health-care-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6903905</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SDNN: San Diego News Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By Gary Rotto, Guest Contributor The Senate&amp;#39;s version of the Health Care Reform Bill, HR 3962, will soon come to a vote, and, if passed, will slowly move ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-12-04/blog/a-more-perfect-union/community-health-centers-are-at-the-heart-of-health-care-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>California Medical Association Won&amp;#39;t Support Senate Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/3/california-medical-association-wont-support-senate-reform-bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/7096156</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CMA officials have said the House health care reform bill (HR 3962) is more in line with their goals because it would increase Medicare reimbursement rates ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/3/california-medical-association-wont-support-senate-reform-bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Health care is not yet broken, it is being broken</title>
    <link href="http://sanfordherald.com/pages/full_story/push?article-LETTER-+Health+care+is+not+yet+broken-+it+is+being+broken%20&amp;amp;id=4997574&amp;amp;instance=latest_articles" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/7092258</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sanford Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Even after all of the ridiculous expenditures in the newest Health Care Bill HR 3962 have been revealed, there are still some saying this bill would be ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sanfordherald.com/pages/full_story/push?article-LETTER-+Health+care+is+not+yet+broken-+it+is+being+broken%20&amp;amp;id=4997574&amp;amp;instance=latest_articles&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Uproar Over Breast Cancer Screening Shows Women&amp;#39;s Health Priorities May Be ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172822.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/7073065</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 antiabortion amendment to its health reform bill (HR 3962), &amp;quot;the female response ranged from muted to inaudible,&amp;quot; but &amp;quot;when the US Preventive Services Task ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172822.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House health care bill restricts women&amp;#39;s rights</title>
    <link href="http://www.campustimes.org/2.3388/house-health-care-bill-restricts-women-s-rights-1.2110501" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6996518</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Campus Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If HR 3962 passes as is, Congress will have broken his promise. The Stupak Amendment, which restricts public funding for abortions, was proposed to obtain ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.campustimes.org/2.3388/house-health-care-bill-restricts-women-s-rights-1.2110501&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health-care reform bills continue to benefit illegal aliens</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20091203/Health-care-reform-bills-continue-to-benefit-illegal-aliens.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6926182</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A new report from the Center for Immigration Studies examines in detail the immigration-related provisions of both the House-passed HR 3962 and the bill now ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/news/20091203/Health-care-reform-bills-continue-to-benefit-illegal-aliens.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1362538.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6851640</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Campus Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If HR 3962 passes as is, Congress will have broken his promise. The Stupak Amendment, which restricts public funding for abortions, was proposed to obtain ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1362538.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8387595.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6851638</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>University Daily Kansan</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Two bills generating the most discussion are: the Affordable Health Care for America Act or HR 3962 proposed and passed by the House; and the Patient ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8387595.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What to expect in the coming weeks on health care reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/columnists/article/what_to_expect_in_the_coming_weeks_on_health_care_reform_/48008/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/7069775</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Culpeper Star Exponent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives has already passed HR 3962, otherwise known as the House&amp;#39;s health care bill. This bill includes a public option where the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/columnists/article/what_to_expect_in_the_coming_weeks_on_health_care_reform_/48008/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/gop-amendments-aim-at-new-cancer-guidelines/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6903913</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>University Daily Kansan</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Two bills generating the most discussion are: the Affordable Health Care for America Act or HR 3962 proposed and passed by the House; and the Patient ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/gop-amendments-aim-at-new-cancer-guidelines/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/health_care_reform_to_dump_poor_kids_120209/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851648</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House passed HR 3962 earlier this month, and Senate Democrats managed to beat back the threat of a Republican filibuster a few weeks ago, allowing the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/health_care_reform_to_dump_poor_kids_120209/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Representatives can still vote for health</title>
    <link href="http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20091202/OPINION03/912020307" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851647</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hattiesburg American</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Those representatives who did not vote for HR 3962 still have a chance to represent the needs of the many citizens who do not have and cannot get health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20091202/OPINION03/912020307&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Estate Tax Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&amp;amp;newsid905=62703" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851646</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helicopter Association International</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 They would use a surcharge on the top 0.3 percent of taxpayers to pay for health care legislation (HR 3962). The House bill would head off the estate tax&amp;#39;s ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&amp;amp;newsid905=62703&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A HEALTH CARE CHALLENGE</title>
    <link href="http://community.fox4kc.com/_A-HEALTH-CARE-CHALLENGE/BLOG/1537929/96364.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851643</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>fox4kc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill is HR 3962. The bill is over 2000 pages in length. I have chosen 3 pages at random. The page numbers are 1056, 1057, and 1058. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.fox4kc.com/_A-HEALTH-CARE-CHALLENGE/BLOG/1537929/96364.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Donnelly&amp;#39;s health care vote was pro-life VOICE OF THE PEOPLE</title>
    <link href="http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20091202/Opinion/912020349/1063/Opinion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851642</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>South Bend Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Joe Donnelly&amp;#39;s vote on HR 3962, the 2300-page, $1.2 trillion socialized medicine bill. There can no longer be any doubt as to who the Granger Democrat ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20091202/Opinion/912020349/1063/Opinion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Provisions Still Soft on Illegal Aliens</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/health-care-provisions-still-soft-on-illegal-aliens-78323797.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851639</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A new report from the Center for Immigration Studies examines in detail the immigration-related provisions of both the House-passed HR 3962 and the bill now ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/health-care-provisions-still-soft-on-illegal-aliens-78323797.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Resident: Far-left Democrats are trying to take over our lives</title>
    <link href="http://ems.gmnews.com/news/2009/1202/letters/010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6851644</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Edison Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR-3962 hopes to cut back on care for the elderly simply because the Obama administration believes that this would cut medical costs. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ems.gmnews.com/news/2009/1202/letters/010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fitch: H.R. 3962 May Increase Number of Insured by 36 Million</title>
    <link href="http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20091201005908/en" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6851641</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;#39;While HR 3962 will benefit a large number of the uninsured, Fitch recognizes there are concerns regarding the financial impact of the bill on the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20091201005908/en&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How will government stop fraud to finance reform effort?</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091201/OPINIONS/912010306/1006/How-will-government-stop-fraud-to-finance-reform-effort" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6830582</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Leader.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;The national Democrats&amp;#39; health care bill (HR 3962) and the Republican alternative (HR 4038) contain provisions that would reduce fraud in Medicare and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091201/OPINIONS/912010306/1006/How-will-government-stop-fraud-to-finance-reform-effort&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTERS: NCT, Dec. 1, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.nctimes.com/news/opinion/letters/article_3e79b26a-cdd3-5bbd-b2c0-589f8e880d5e.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6830581</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North County Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives made history by passing HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. After nearly a century ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nctimes.com/news/opinion/letters/article_3e79b26a-cdd3-5bbd-b2c0-589f8e880d5e.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Follow-on Biologics News Briefs - No. 10</title>
    <link href="http://www.patentdocs.org/2009/12/followon-biologics-news-briefs-no-10.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6830580</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patent Docs (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), which was passed by the House of Representatives on November 7th by a narrow ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.patentdocs.org/2009/12/followon-biologics-news-briefs-no-10.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.njbiz.com/weekly_article.asp?aID=79945" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6851645</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NJBIZ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Now that a health care reform bill (HR-3962) has passed the US House of Representatives, business executives will turn their attention ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.njbiz.com/weekly_article.asp?aID=79945&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Understanding key amendment</title>
    <link href="http://www.morningjournal.com/articles/2009/11/29/opinion/mj1945388.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826791</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Morning Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The text from the Stupak-Pitts amendment to HR 3962 reads: &amp;quot;(a) In General &#8212; No funds authorized or appropriated by the Act (or amendment made by this Act) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.morningjournal.com/articles/2009/11/29/opinion/mj1945388.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stupak touches on prison issues during healthcare-centered town hall</title>
    <link href="http://www.arenacindependent.com/detail/83854.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826790</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Arenac County Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Most who stepped up to the microphones at the town hall expressed dissatisfaction with the House Bill, HR 3962, that was recently sent to the United States ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.arenacindependent.com/detail/83854.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More on Health Care Spending</title>
    <link href="http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/11/more_on_health_care_spending.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826772</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Weekly Standard</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (b) &amp;quot;With the exception of the proposed reductions in Medicare payment updates for institutional providers, the provisions of HR 3962 would not have a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/11/more_on_health_care_spending.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/29/rough-race-to-finish-for-senate-democrats/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826771</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NJBIZ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Now that a health care reform bill (HR-3962) has passed the US House of Representatives, business executives will turn their attention ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/29/rough-race-to-finish-for-senate-democrats/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Don&amp;#39;t cut professors at BGSU</title>
    <link href="http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091130/OPINION03/911300329" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826737</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Toledo Blade</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I went to the Library of Congress Web site and downloaded HR 3962. I highlighted it, copied it, and dropped it into Microsoft Word. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091130/OPINION03/911300329&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>My Monthly COBRA Payments Just Tripled</title>
    <link href="http://seminal.firedoglake.com/diary/16836" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826736</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Firedoglake (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (HR 3962 extends COBRA, for those who need it, all the way until the institution of the vaunted insurance Exchanges. The Senate bill put forth by Harry Reid ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seminal.firedoglake.com/diary/16836&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform Could Push Calif. To Reconsider Malpractice Cap</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/11/30/reform-could-push-calif-to-reconsider-malpractice-cap.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826734</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House health care reform bill (HR 3962) includes a provision that would &amp;quot;push -- but not quite compel&amp;quot; California and other states that have capped ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/11/30/reform-could-push-calif-to-reconsider-malpractice-cap.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gwyn: Families need health reform</title>
    <link href="http://www2.morganton.com/content/2009/nov/30/gwyn-families-need-health-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826732</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Morganton News Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thank you to all representatives who voted for HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. US Rep. Patrick mchenry, R-10th NC, voted against HR ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.morganton.com/content/2009/nov/30/gwyn-families-need-health-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health overhaul poses no threat to veterans</title>
    <link href="http://www.nj.com/columns/times/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/1259563504242920.xml&amp;amp;coll=5" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6824133</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Star-Ledger - NJ.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House-passed Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) states in Section 311 that &amp;quot;nothing&amp;quot; in the bill &amp;quot;shall be construed as affecting&amp;quot; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nj.com/columns/times/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/1259563504242920.xml&amp;amp;coll=5&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/29/AR2009112902952.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6824132</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Summit Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US Congress members who voted for the HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, should be voted out of office. They do not represent the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/29/AR2009112902952.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Premiums drive some small-business support</title>
    <link href="http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20091129/SUB01/311299982/1069" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-28:/commentary/6821543</id>
    <updated>2009-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Crain&amp;#39;s Detroit Business</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Hodesh and Prior said approval earlier this month of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) in the US House of Representatives by a 220-215 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20091129/SUB01/311299982/1069&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Readers Write 11/29</title>
    <link href="http://www.ajc.com/opinion/readers-write-11-29-217995.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-28:/commentary/6821541</id>
    <updated>2009-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlanta Journal Constitution</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With the passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), we are one step closer to a stronger Medicare for seniors and future generations, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ajc.com/opinion/readers-write-11-29-217995.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your mail: Bad legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091129/OPINION03/911290302" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-28:/commentary/6816378</id>
    <updated>2009-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexandria Town Talk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 is a travesty and those representatives that voted for it should be voted from office. It is unbelievable that Speaker Pelosi was able to manage ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091129/OPINION03/911290302&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Skelton explains his vote against House health insurance proposal</title>
    <link href="http://www.pulaskicountydaily.com/news.php?viewStory=1446" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-27:/commentary/6814692</id>
    <updated>2009-11-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pulaski County Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 released the following statement concerning HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act: &#8220;This evening, I opposed passage of the health insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pulaskicountydaily.com/news.php?viewStory=1446&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Listen to the average joes</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=339098&amp;amp;src=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-27:/commentary/6808940</id>
    <updated>2009-11-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thank God for the representatives who listen to the everyday &amp;quot;Joe&amp;quot; and voted for HR 3962. Too long we have been in the stranglehold of the insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=339098&amp;amp;src=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House health care bill throws women&amp;#39;s rights out the window</title>
    <link href="http://www.pslweb.org/site/News2/368178325?page=NewsArticle&amp;amp;id=13279&amp;amp;news_iv_ctrl=1261" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/7038048</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Party for Socialism and Liberation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, the House of Representatives passed HR 3962, its version of the health care reform bill that has been the subject of intense debate in the media and on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pslweb.org/site/News2/368178325?page=NewsArticle&amp;amp;id=13279&amp;amp;news_iv_ctrl=1261&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter (Web version): Leave public option out of heath care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091127/EDIT09/311279991/1021/EDIT" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/7028644</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fort Wayne Journal Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 contains 2000 pages of costly new federal requirements that clearly violate major campaign promises. The measure will not reduce health care costs ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091127/EDIT09/311279991/1021/EDIT&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2009/11/basic_reproductive_health_shou.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/6814694</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Party for Socialism and Liberation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, the House of Representatives passed HR 3962, its version of the health care reform bill that has been the subject of intense debate in the media and on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2009/11/basic_reproductive_health_shou.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/27/inside-politics-76046874/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/6806747</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Party for Socialism and Liberation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, the House of Representatives passed HR 3962, its version of the health care reform bill that has been the subject of intense debate in the media and on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/27/inside-politics-76046874/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your mail: Dems as the &amp;#39;deciders&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091127/OPINION03/911250340" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/6802251</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexandria Town Talk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 is very frightening to me because the government will decide what you will pay for health insurance, what doctors will be paid, and also requires ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091127/OPINION03/911250340&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health bill: Not perfect, but it&amp;#39;s a good start</title>
    <link href="http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/112009/11272009/506506" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/6802249</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Free Lance-Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A vote for HR 3962 offers a glimmer of hope so others would not have to face this debacle. It&amp;#39;s not perfect, but it&amp;#39;s a definite start. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/112009/11272009/506506&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care overhaul plan could dampen economic growth</title>
    <link href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6740718.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/6802247</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houston Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the so-called Pelosi bill that recently emerged from the US House of Representatives (HR 3962), the Robinsons merit an annual subsidy of $1913. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6740718.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wittman&amp;#39;s vote part of GOP group-think</title>
    <link href="http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/112009/11272009/506504" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/6802246</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Free Lance-Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Rob Wittman failed to support HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Unfortunately, he seems to continue to vote in lockstep with the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/112009/11272009/506504&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jeb Bradley: Shea-Porter supports a disastrous health care &amp;#39;reform&amp;#39; plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Jeb+Bradley%3A+Shea-Porter+supports+a+disastrous+health+care+'reform'+plan&amp;amp;articleId=3f925c05-397e-4d37-8d77-d0a20ff879a8" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-25:/commentary/6802250</id>
    <updated>2009-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Union Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The health care bill she voted for, HR 3962, is not health care reform; it is a health care catastrophe. Another huge value-destroying hurricane is about to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Jeb+Bradley%3A+Shea-Porter+supports+a+disastrous+health+care+&amp;#x27;reform&amp;#x27;+plan&amp;amp;articleId=3f925c05-397e-4d37-8d77-d0a20ff879a8&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Throw out supporters of health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=339080" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-25:/commentary/6794167</id>
    <updated>2009-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The recent passing of HR 3962 is the most irresponsible act of Congress in our history. It is unconstitutional and a real threat to our liberty. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=339080&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bill keeps growing</title>
    <link href="http://www.yumasun.com/opinion/let-54452-bill-care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6903911</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yuma Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final Bill (HR-3962) presented to the house for a vote was 1990 pages. Now we learn the Senate version of the health care bill contains 2074 pages. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.yumasun.com/opinion/let-54452-bill-care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/11/if_federal_health_care_reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6826735</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While both bills impose an individual mandate to buy insurance or risk a new annual fee, HR 3962 charges a 2.5 percent penalty on individual&amp;#39;s adjusted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/11/if_federal_health_care_reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/28/does-the-public-care-about-the-public-option/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6816379</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While both bills impose an individual mandate to buy insurance or risk a new annual fee, HR 3962 charges a 2.5 percent penalty on individual&amp;#39;s adjusted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/28/does-the-public-care-about-the-public-option/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=834222e1-29d1-46c3-8620-d8a7522b7e04" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6808941</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While both bills impose an individual mandate to buy insurance or risk a new annual fee, HR 3962 charges a 2.5 percent penalty on individual&amp;#39;s adjusted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=834222e1-29d1-46c3-8620-d8a7522b7e04&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/opinionzone/2009/11/24/comparing-health-care-plans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6806746</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While both bills impose an individual mandate to buy insurance or risk a new annual fee, HR 3962 charges a 2.5 percent penalty on individual&amp;#39;s adjusted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/opinionzone/2009/11/24/comparing-health-care-plans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5650.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6802252</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kaiser Family Foundation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... reform bills pending in Congress, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5650.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://visitbulgaria.info/11920-canadians-demand-better-health-care-service" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6802248</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While both bills impose an individual mandate to buy insurance or risk a new annual fee, HR 3962 charges a 2.5 percent penalty on individual&amp;#39;s adjusted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://visitbulgaria.info/11920-canadians-demand-better-health-care-service&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://new.whtc.com/news/articles/2009/nov/26/cost-concerns-unlikely-to-sink-us-health-overhaul/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6800188</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While both bills impose an individual mandate to buy insurance or risk a new annual fee, HR 3962 charges a 2.5 percent penalty on individual&amp;#39;s adjusted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://new.whtc.com/news/articles/2009/nov/26/cost-concerns-unlikely-to-sink-us-health-overhaul/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Insurance-Reform Bills Big on Change</title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/insurance_reform_bills_big_on_change_112509/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6794166</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While both bills impose an individual mandate to buy insurance or risk a new annual fee, HR 3962 charges a 2.5 percent penalty on individual&amp;#39;s adjusted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/insurance_reform_bills_big_on_change_112509/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Carney talks health care, natural gas</title>
    <link href="http://www.morning-times.com/articles/2009/11/25/local_news/doc4b0d28706e944770042940.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789978</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Morning Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Chris Carney, D-Dimock,) visited Canton on Tuesday, he spoke at length and in detail about the reasons behind his decision to vote for HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.morning-times.com/articles/2009/11/25/local_news/doc4b0d28706e944770042940.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kay Bailey Hutchison Juggles Serial Lying Points on National TV</title>
    <link href="http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/9668/kay-bailey-hutchison-juggles-serial-lying-points-on-national-tv" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789977</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Burnt Orange Report (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Democratic leadership bill, HR 3962 costs over $1.2 trillion; contains $729.5 billion in new taxes, adds 111 new offices to the government (jobs anyone? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/9668/kay-bailey-hutchison-juggles-serial-lying-points-on-national-tv&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House passes landmark health care reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=140572" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789976</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Source: Jurist - [JURIST] The US House of Representatives [official website] late Saturday passed [press release] landmark legislation [HR 3962 materials] ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=140572&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/11/editorial-cao-getting-a-lot-of-unfair-flack/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789974</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northwest Asian Weekly</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Cao was the only Republican who voted for President Obama&amp;#39;s health care plan, HR-3962. Cao, the first Vietnamese American to serve in Congress, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/11/editorial-cao-getting-a-lot-of-unfair-flack/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mississippians too long without care</title>
    <link href="http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20091125/OPINION03/911250307" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789973</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hattiesburg American</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bennie Thompson is to be honored for his courage and compassion in supporting HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Far too long have the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20091125/OPINION03/911250307&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Murphy disappoints his constituents</title>
    <link href="http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/11/25/opinion/doc4b0c33fc55836071846559.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789972</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Saratogian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressman Scott Murphy recently voted not to support the HR 3962 bill, The American Affordable Health Care Act, probably this country&amp;#39;s most significant ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/11/25/opinion/doc4b0c33fc55836071846559.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>First, do no harm</title>
    <link href="http://www.mpnnow.com/lifestyle/x215407946/First-do-no-harm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789971</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MPNnow.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The approval of HR 3962, the &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act,&#8221; by the House of Representatives on Nov. 7 was a victory for the first two groups. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/lifestyle/x215407946/First-do-no-harm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Despite Stupak, Rationing and Assisted Suicide Remain in House Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/bio3013.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789970</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Even with the inclusion of the Stupak-Pitts amendment barring federal funding of abortion in the health care reform bill passed by the House, HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/bio3013.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE5AO3EW20091125" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789968</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yuma Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final Bill (HR-3962) presented to the house for a vote was 1990 pages. Now we learn the Senate version of the health care bill contains 2074 pages. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE5AO3EW20091125&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health-care bill would hurt states</title>
    <link href="http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20091125/OPINION/911250342/1004/NEWS01/Health-care-bill-would-hurt-states" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6782717</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greenville News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 is 2000 pages of costly new federal requirements that clearly violate major campaign promises. The measure will not reduce health-care costs and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20091125/OPINION/911250342/1004/NEWS01/Health-care-bill-would-hurt-states&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/28529-better-health-care-wanted-canadians" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6800187</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greenville News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 is 2000 pages of costly new federal requirements that clearly violate major campaign promises. The measure will not reduce health-care costs and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/28529-better-health-care-wanted-canadians&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2009/11/michigan_citizens_group_seekin.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6789969</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Observer Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, the House passed HR 3962, The Affordable Health Care for America Act, by a vote of 220 to 215. Its passage was secured by the approval that night of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2009/11/michigan_citizens_group_seekin.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Catholic Advocacy Groups Ask for Catholic Lawmakers to be Held Accountable for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.earnedmedia.org/onug1124.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6782720</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Two weeks ago the US House passed health care reform bill HR 3962, including the Stupak-Pitts Amendment, restricting taxpayer funds from covering elective ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earnedmedia.org/onug1124.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.centredaily.com/business/story/1639918.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6782719</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 From the November 6 CBO estimate: According to CBO and JCT&amp;#39;s assessment, enacting HR 3962 would result in a net reduction in federal budget deficits of $109 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.centredaily.com/business/story/1639918.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-9100-Boston-Conservative-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d24-The-Stupak-Amendment-doesnt-end-Roe-v-Wade-but-liberal-feminists-act-as-if-it-does" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6782716</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Observer Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, the House passed HR 3962, The Affordable Health Care for America Act, by a vote of 220 to 215. Its passage was secured by the approval that night of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-9100-Boston-Conservative-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d24-The-Stupak-Amendment-doesnt-end-Roe-v-Wade-but-liberal-feminists-act-as-if-it-does&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Pleased with Gerry Connolly</title>
    <link href="http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_pleased_with_gerry_connolly/47603/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6782700</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inside NoVA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I am very pleased that our Congressman, Gerry Connolly, was a leader in support of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962, recently passed by ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_pleased_with_gerry_connolly/47603/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>For the Monitor</title>
    <link href="http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091125/OPINION/911250315/1037/NEWS04" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6782698</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Concord Monitor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that HR 3962 would result in a net reduction in federal budget deficits of $104 billion over the 2010 to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091125/OPINION/911250315/1037/NEWS04&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/Dem-Senators-Push-Health-Care-Bill-nov-22-2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777806</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Troy Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... mandate to buy health insurance contained in the Nancy Pelosi health care bill (HR 3962, as amended) could land Americans in a federal prison. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/Dem-Senators-Push-Health-Care-Bill-nov-22-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/24/dennis-moore-to-leave-house-in-2011/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777805</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shawnee Dispatch</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Moore, a member of the fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition, did support a public option as part of HR 3962, the health care bill the House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/24/dennis-moore-to-leave-house-in-2011/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Courtney helped health care get through House</title>
    <link href="http://www.theday.com/article/20091124/OP02/311249981" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777801</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheDay</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of unfair practices by insurance companies, passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) means one simple thing: Help is on the way. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theday.com/article/20091124/OP02/311249981&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Academy supports health reform and urges a system that includes health ...</title>
    <link href="http://aapnews.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/30/12/5-a" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777799</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAP News (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At press time, the House of Representatives had passed its health reform bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), and the Senate had not ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aapnews.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/30/12/5-a&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>An historic accomplishment</title>
    <link href="http://www.northfortmyersneighbor.com/page/content.detail/id/504456/An-historic-accomplishment.html?nav=5127" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777798</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Fort Myers Neighbor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives made history by passing HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. After nearly a century ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northfortmyersneighbor.com/page/content.detail/id/504456/An-historic-accomplishment.html?nav=5127&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Moore says he won&amp;#39;t seek re-election to Congress in &amp;#39;10</title>
    <link href="http://www.shawneedispatch.com/news/2009/nov/24/moore-says-he-wont-seek-re-election-congress-10/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6766970</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shawnee Dispatch</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Moore, a member of the fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition, did support a public option as part of HR 3962, the health care bill the House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shawneedispatch.com/news/2009/nov/24/moore-says-he-wont-seek-re-election-congress-10/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Let AARP go first</title>
    <link href="http://www.nj.com/gloucester/voices/index.ssf/2009/11/let_aarp_go_first.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6766968</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gloucester County Times - NJ.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 23 letter by Jim Dieterle, senior state director of AARP New Jersey, I understand AARP supports the US House-passed health reform bill (HR 3962), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nj.com/gloucester/voices/index.ssf/2009/11/let_aarp_go_first.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pray for socialist non-takeover</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338618&amp;amp;src=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6766965</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, one Republican voted for HR 3962. That is not a bipartisan majority. The bill passed by a very slim margin and against the wishes of the majority of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338618&amp;amp;src=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House vote was to a vote for better health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.progress-index.com/2.420/letters/house_vote_was_to_a_vote_for_better_health_care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6766964</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Index</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives made history by passing HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Representatives who ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progress-index.com/2.420/letters/house_vote_was_to_a_vote_for_better_health_care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/On-Health-Care-Reform-One-Hurdle-Down-Many-to-Go-1682" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6766963</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle Post Global</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The largest single line item is the reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, included in HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/On-Health-Care-Reform-One-Hurdle-Down-Many-to-Go-1682&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/200911200019" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6777800</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;CBO estimates that enacting both HR 3961 and HR 3962 would add $89 billion to budget deficits over the 2010&#8211;2019 period,&amp;quot; the CBO told Ryan in a Nov. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/200911200019&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>STUPAK HOLDS FOURTH TELEPHONE TOWN HALL MEETING</title>
    <link href="http://www.michnews.org/2009/11/stupak-holds-fourth-telephone-town-hall-meeting/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6766969</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Stupak addressed several issues about HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, including how it would make the health insurance industry more ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michnews.org/2009/11/stupak-holds-fourth-telephone-town-hall-meeting/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Markey&amp;#39;s stance on health care wobbles</title>
    <link href="http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20091123/OPINION03/911230305/1014/OPINION/Markey+s+stance+on+health+care+wobbles" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6766938</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Coloradoan</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 So how do we rationalize Markey&amp;#39;s vote against HR 3962, &amp;quot;The Affordable Health Care for America Act,&amp;quot; which embodied most of these objectives? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20091123/OPINION03/911230305/1014/OPINION/Markey+s+stance+on+health+care+wobbles&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/questions-decide-fate-health-care-reform/story?id=9138011" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6766937</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Troy Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Scott Murphy for his thoughtful vote against HR 3962, the &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act.&#8221; Congressman Murphy recognizes that while the there are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/questions-decide-fate-health-care-reform/story?id=9138011&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Steve Roberts: Rep. Capito is right about health reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailymail.com/Opinion/Commentary/200911230814" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6766936</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Mail - Charleston</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Wall Street Journal recently described HR 3962 as ranking, &amp;quot;among the worst bills Congress has ever seriously contemplated.&amp;quot; Said Congressman Dan Boren, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailymail.com/Opinion/Commentary/200911230814&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://usliberals.about.com/b/2009/11/22/pro-choice-activists-may-need-to-compromise-on-senate-health-care-bill.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6766935</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Diego Gay &amp;amp;amp; Lesbian News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 And while pundits have called the passage of HR 3962 by the most fractious house of Congress &#8220;masterful&#8221; and &#8220;unprecedented,&#8221; some LGBT advocates see it ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usliberals.about.com/b/2009/11/22/pro-choice-activists-may-need-to-compromise-on-senate-health-care-bill.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/gurley/detail??blogid=114&amp;amp;entry_id=52222" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756501</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Francisco Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With passage of the HR 3962 bill, I don&amp;#39;t think that either ideological side really has traded converts -- people are waiting to see what the Senate does ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/gurley/detail??blogid=114&amp;amp;entry_id=52222&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wiseheart: Thank You, Mrs. Sipes</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_327203505.html?keyword=topstory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756497</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Evening News and Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I want to publicly criticize Congressman Hill&amp;#39;s support of HR 3962 &#8212; just the latest in a long list of yes votes. Once again Rep. Hill follows the footsteps ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_327203505.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.thepeoplesvoice.org/TPV3/Voices.php/2009/11/19/media-disseminated-myths-about-obamacare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756496</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Troy Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Scott Murphy for his thoughtful vote against HR 3962, the &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act.&#8221; Congressman Murphy recognizes that while the there are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepeoplesvoice.org/TPV3/Voices.php/2009/11/19/media-disseminated-myths-about-obamacare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/245370" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756494</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Diego Gay &amp;amp;amp; Lesbian News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 And while pundits have called the passage of HR 3962 by the most fractious house of Congress &#8220;masterful&#8221; and &#8220;unprecedented,&#8221; some LGBT advocates see it ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/245370&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Still no answers on state and federal spending</title>
    <link href="http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091123/GJOPINION_01/711239986/-1/FOSNEWS" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6740550</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Foster&amp;#39;s Daily Democrat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The health care bill, HR 3962, and the Medicare Physicians Payment Reform Act, HR 3961, have incorporated in them some issues that I would like to see what ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091123/GJOPINION_01/711239986/-1/FOSNEWS&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Congress&amp;#39; health reform bill misses the mark (Nov. 23)</title>
    <link href="http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_f9e0b846-d665-11de-af1a-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6740537</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Corvallis Gazette Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962&amp;#39;s narrow victory, totally misses the mark in lowering costs and will do exactly the opposite. Most everyone knows that Oregonians have guaranteed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_f9e0b846-d665-11de-af1a-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Do what&amp;#39;s right, Denny</title>
    <link href="http://www.helenair.com/news/opinion/readers_alley/article_e08f5e36-d7fc-11de-84b2-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6740536</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helena Independent Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US House of Representatives passed HR 3962 on Nov. 7. Montana&amp;#39;s Rep. Dennis Rehberg voted against the bill. It is time for Representative Rehberg to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.helenair.com/news/opinion/readers_alley/article_e08f5e36-d7fc-11de-84b2-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/21/AR2009112102137.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6740535</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Troy Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Scott Murphy for his thoughtful vote against HR 3962, the &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act.&#8221; Congressman Murphy recognizes that while the there are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/21/AR2009112102137.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/health-care-lobby-booms/story?id=9153362" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-21:/commentary/6782697</id>
    <updated>2009-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Troy Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Scott Murphy for his thoughtful vote against HR 3962, the &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act.&#8221; Congressman Murphy recognizes that while the there are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/health-care-lobby-booms/story?id=9153362&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GOP must stand firm on reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/273/story/1587038.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-21:/commentary/6777803</id>
    <updated>2009-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas City Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The process for writing a 1990-page bill (HR 3962) that changes the rules for a sixth of our nation&amp;#39;s economy should have made headlines in every newspaper. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/273/story/1587038.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AMA at a crossroad: Let basic values be our guide</title>
    <link href="http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/23/edca1123.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-21:/commentary/6740549</id>
    <updated>2009-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Medical News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Late at night on the first day of the Interim Meeting, the House of Representatives passed its version of health system reform, HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/23/edca1123.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democratic Senators For Sale - $100 Million Each!</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911227432/politics-and-economics/democratic-senators-for-sale-100-million-each.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-21:/commentary/6740544</id>
    <updated>2009-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Here are a few of the items contained in the 2000+ pages: The CBO estimates that HR 3962, the health bill that the House passed, would cost $1.2 TRILLION ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911227432/politics-and-economics/democratic-senators-for-sale-100-million-each.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Health Care Bill Covers More, Saves More Than Senate Bill</title>
    <link href="http://news.firedoglake.com/2009/11/21/house-health-care-bill-covers-more-saves-more-than-senate-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-20:/commentary/6955750</id>
    <updated>2009-11-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Firedoglake (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Congressional Budget Office has revised its estimate of the net budgetary impact&#8212; transmitted on November 6, 2009&#8212;of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.firedoglake.com/2009/11/21/house-health-care-bill-covers-more-saves-more-than-senate-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AARP Hosts Rep. Bill Foster In Health Care Reform Forum</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aarp-hosts-rep-bill-foster-in-health-care-reform-forum-70697407.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-20:/commentary/6766939</id>
    <updated>2009-11-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the US House of Representatives passing the landmark Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), and the Senate ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aarp-hosts-rep-bill-foster-in-health-care-reform-forum-70697407.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lawmakers aren&amp;#39;t listening to constituents</title>
    <link href="http://www.norwichbulletin.com/opinions/letters/x1945263234/Lawmakers-aren-t-listening-to-constituents" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-20:/commentary/6740553</id>
    <updated>2009-11-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Norwich Bulletin</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 should have never been passed, and I hope the Senate gets the point the American people do not want a single-payer health care system. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.norwichbulletin.com/opinions/letters/x1945263234/Lawmakers-aren-t-listening-to-constituents&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Remember what &amp;#39;We the people&amp;#39; means</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338559&amp;amp;src=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-20:/commentary/6740548</id>
    <updated>2009-11-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We will not forget those who are selling our liberty away by voting for HR 3962. We have the best medical system in the world, and these power-hungry ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338559&amp;amp;src=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Don&amp;#39;t enact reform in haste</title>
    <link href="http://www.stargazette.com/article/20091122/VIEWPOINTS03/911220320/1121/Don-t-enact-reform-in-haste" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-20:/commentary/6740545</id>
    <updated>2009-11-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Elmira Star-Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, is not good for America. Yes, the health care system needs to be fixed, but why not fix the areas that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20091122/VIEWPOINTS03/911220320/1121/Don-t-enact-reform-in-haste&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Blue Dog betrayal</title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Perspectives/Default.aspx?id=777736" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6955749</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OneNewsNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On November 7, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D- California) rammed through passage of the Affordable Healthcare for America Act (HR 3962) in the US House of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Perspectives/Default.aspx?id=777736&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Takes Back Medicare Provider Rate Cut</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/House-Takes-Back-Medicare-Provider-Rate-Cut.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6903910</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Members of the US House of Representatives have voted 243-183 for HR 3962, a bill that would repeal a 21% Medicare physician fee reduction ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/House-Takes-Back-Medicare-Provider-Rate-Cut.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/20/married-couples-face-tax-in-senate-health-care-bil/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6782718</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Members of the US House of Representatives have voted 243-183 for HR 3962, a bill that would repeal a 21% Medicare physician fee reduction ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/20/married-couples-face-tax-in-senate-health-care-bil/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.katu.com/news/national/70592837.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6756498</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Members of the US House of Representatives have voted 243-183 for HR 3962, a bill that would repeal a 21% Medicare physician fee reduction ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.katu.com/news/national/70592837.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>In Pictures: Size and Weight of Reid Health Bill Breaks All Records</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/in-pictures-size-and-weight-of-reid-health-bill-breaks-all-records/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740560</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...record at a whopping 2,074 pages. Unless you were planning on replacing your barbells with the Reid health care bill or using H.R.3962 to cure insomnia, these proposals will do little for your health. Experts have agreed that neither plan would do a thi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/in-pictures-size-and-weight-of-reid-health-bill-breaks-all-records/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Cooper voted for a reckless, destructive health bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.tennessean.com/article/20091120/OPINION03/911200327/1008/OPINION01/Rep.+Cooper+voted+for+a+reckless++destructive+health+bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740556</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Tennessean</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 That&amp;#39;s why he reined in TennCare, and that&amp;#39;s why he&amp;#39;s taking a hard stand against HR 3962, which would further increase Medicaid costs, leaving Tennessee ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tennessean.com/article/20091120/OPINION03/911200327/1008/OPINION01/Rep.+Cooper+voted+for+a+reckless++destructive+health+bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hope Over Experience</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailynews-record.com/opinion_details.php?AID=42539&amp;amp;CHID=36" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740555</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Harrisonburg Daily News Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 13 by the independent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services would have persuaded more House members to vote against HR 3962 had it come out earlier is ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailynews-record.com/opinion_details.php?AID=42539&amp;amp;CHID=36&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dislikes Ron Kind and health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/event/article/id/36682/group/Opinion/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740554</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hudson Star Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, he proved that to be a lie by voting for the House health reform bill (HR 3962). Congressman Ron Kind has long positioned himself as a friend of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/event/article/id/36682/group/Opinion/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stupak-Pitts Amendment Speaks Truth to Power</title>
    <link href="http://www.frcblog.com/2009/11/stupak-pitts-amendment-speaks-truth-to-power/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740552</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Research Council (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bart Stupak, Michigan Democrat, and Joe Pitts, Pennsylvania Republican, succeeded in amending HR 3962 so that no government funds can be used to pay for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.frcblog.com/2009/11/stupak-pitts-amendment-speaks-truth-to-power/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Closer to stronger Medicare benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/260363/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740547</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>In-Forum</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With the passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), we are one step closer to a stronger Medicare program for today&amp;#39;s seniors and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/260363/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/20/AR2009112004375.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740539</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Members of the US House of Representatives have voted 243-183 for HR 3962, a bill that would repeal a 21% Medicare physician fee reduction ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/20/AR2009112004375.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/pelosi-says-stupak-goes-beyond-status-quo-optimistic-it-wont-stop-reform.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740538</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baltimore Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Just before Halloween, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled her latest Obamacare proposal: HR 3962, a 2000-page legislative monster. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/pelosi-says-stupak-goes-beyond-status-quo-optimistic-it-wont-stop-reform.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/12/15/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5981036.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6930364</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I am deeply disappointed in you for voting for the &#8220;Greater Health Insurance Industry Profits Act,&#8221; aka HR 3962, and especially for voting ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/12/15/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5981036.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/11/30/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5839982.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6826773</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I am deeply disappointed in you for voting for the &#8220;Greater Health Insurance Industry Profits Act,&#8221; aka HR 3962, and especially for voting ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/11/30/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5839982.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/11/19/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5713730.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6800189</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I am deeply disappointed in you for voting for the &#8220;Greater Health Insurance Industry Profits Act,&#8221; aka HR 3962, and especially for voting ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/11/19/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5713730.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/19/AR2009111902237.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6782699</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hot Air (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, would establish a mandate for most legal residents of the United States to obtain health insurance, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/19/AR2009111902237.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/11/23/blogs/coopscorner/entry5753012.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6777804</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I am deeply disappointed in you for voting for the &#8220;Greater Health Insurance Industry Profits Act,&#8221; aka HR 3962, and especially for voting ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/11/23/blogs/coopscorner/entry5753012.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6927634.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6766967</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hot Air (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, would establish a mandate for most legal residents of the United States to obtain health insurance, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6927634.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/22/healthcare-obama-administration" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6756500</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hot Air (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, would establish a mandate for most legal residents of the United States to obtain health insurance, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/22/healthcare-obama-administration&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1883891,pioneer-press-rollcall-111909-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6740551</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Skokie Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Republican Health Plan: Members defeated, 176-258, a GOP alternative to HR 3962 (the Democrats Health Insurance plan passed 220-215 on Nov. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1883891,pioneer-press-rollcall-111909-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Committee Leaders Call for GAO Analysis of Recent Prescription Drug Price ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medadnews.com/News/index.cfm?articleid=668256" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6740546</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PharmaLive.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962, creates new protections for consumers and taxpayers from these rapid price increases. o Closes the Part ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medadnews.com/News/index.cfm?articleid=668256&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.getreligion.org/?p=21387" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6740540</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Wind Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, US Representative Bart Stupak of Michigan introduced an amendment to the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) which effectively reversed much ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.getreligion.org/?p=21387&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reid Lugs Out Senate Health Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/Reid-Lugs-Out-Senate-Health-Bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6851650</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Like the Senate Finance Committee bill, S. 1796, and unlike the HELP bill or the main House health bill, HR 3962, the PPACA bill would encourage the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/Reid-Lugs-Out-Senate-Health-Bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health-care reform must include mental health equity</title>
    <link href="http://www.lohud.com/article/20091119/OPINION/911190335/1076/OPINION01/Health-care%20reform%20must%20include%20mental%20health%20equity" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6740559</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lower Hudson Journal news</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 ensures such coverage by: including behavioral health services as part of a minimum benefits package offered by insurance plans; requiring mental ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20091119/OPINION/911190335/1076/OPINION01/Health-care%20reform%20must%20include%20mental%20health%20equity&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SC Business Groups Split Over Health Care Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.free-times.com/index.php?cat=1992912064017974&amp;amp;ShowArticle_ID=11011711091950013" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6740558</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Free Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) on Nov. 7. Now the fight moves to the Senate, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.free-times.com/index.php?cat=1992912064017974&amp;amp;ShowArticle_ID=11011711091950013&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/56746-lobiondo+concerned+panel%E2%80%99s+breast+cancer+recommendations" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6740557</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cape May County Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This announcement comes on the heels of House-passage of Speaker Pelosi&amp;#39;s healthcare bill (HR 3962), which LoBiondo opposed on November 7, 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/56746-lobiondo+concerned+panel%E2%80%99s+breast+cancer+recommendations&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Final health reform bill deserves Buchanan&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;yes&amp;#39; vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091118/COLUMNIST/911181008/2127?Title=Final-health-reform-bill-deserves-Buchanan-s-yes-vote" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6851649</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 12) explaining why he voted against the Affordable Health Choices for America Act (HR 3962). Unfortunately, the alternative plan that Buchanan supports ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091118/COLUMNIST/911181008/2127?Title=Final-health-reform-bill-deserves-Buchanan-s-yes-vote&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bean thanked for supporting HR 3962</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336326&amp;amp;src=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6806748</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 They passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This was the first time the Senate or the House has ever passed comprehensive health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336326&amp;amp;src=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/18/health-programs-have-history-of-cost-overruns/?feat=home_headlines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6740542</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 12) explaining why he voted against the Affordable Health Choices for America Act (HR 3962). Unfortunately, the alternative plan that Buchanan supports ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/18/health-programs-have-history-of-cost-overruns/?feat=home_headlines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/mccain-calls-on-seniors-to-cut-up-their-aarp-cards.php?ref=mp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719703</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;If AARP determines it can still support HR 3962 &#8220;with confidence&#8221; after such a review, our hope would be that your organization would provide its members ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/mccain-calls-on-seniors-to-cut-up-their-aarp-cards.php?ref=mp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bishop votes for healthcare bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.earlycountynews.com/news/2009-11-18/Front_Page/Bishop_votes_for_healthcare_bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719702</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Early County News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressman Sanford Bishop voted last week in favor of HR 3962, the &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act.&#8221; You must be an online subscriber to view this ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earlycountynews.com/news/2009-11-18/Front_Page/Bishop_votes_for_healthcare_bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gCkufKYu2ju-gUVJm4c7cKfvkiKgD9BUUC0O0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719701</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ProLife Blogs (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In case you&amp;#39;re wondering why the Senate is considering the House bill instead of its own version, HR 3962 is just a placeholder. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gCkufKYu2ju-gUVJm4c7cKfvkiKgD9BUUC0O0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>State AGs, plaintiffs&amp;#39; lawyers gain power, money in health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/11/state-ags-plain.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719678</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Point of Law</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, is an astonishing 2016 pages, so there&amp;#39;s all the more tucking and the many more special interests. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/11/state-ags-plain.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Fattah on Health Care Costs</title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,575447,00.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719677</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I mean, the CMS did say, with the exception of the proposed reductions in Medicare payment updates, which you alluded to, the provisions of HR- 3962 would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,575447,00.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>One on one</title>
    <link href="http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_321093051.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719676</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mineral Wells Index</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He also cited that HR 3962 would generate $728 billion in &#8220;new taxes and penalties on individuals and businesses&#8221; and, he said, if passed, it would create ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/local/local_story_321093051.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your letters: Step down now, Etheridge</title>
    <link href="http://www.garnercitizen.com/2009/11/your-letters-step-down-now-etheridge/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719675</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Garner Citizen</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 8 to learn the House had passed HR 3962, priced at more than $1.2 trillion, which everyone expects will be higher. Many Americans wonder what they can do, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.garnercitizen.com/2009/11/your-letters-step-down-now-etheridge/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Doc Fix&amp;#39; NOT What The Doctor Ordered; National Physician Group OPPOSES Pay ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/doc-fix-not-what-the-doctor-ordered-national-physician-group-opposes-pay-raise-in-house-failed-in-senate-still-a-bad-idea-in-the-house-payoff-to-ama-new-survey-shows-money-is-not-primary-concern-of-doctors-70296667.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719674</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Taxpayers: &amp;quot;This is a blatant effort by House Democrats to shuffle money around so they can pretend that HR 3962, which passed last week, doesn&amp;#39;t increase ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/doc-fix-not-what-the-doctor-ordered-national-physician-group-opposes-pay-raise-in-house-failed-in-senate-still-a-bad-idea-in-the-house-payoff-to-ama-new-survey-shows-money-is-not-primary-concern-of-doctors-70296667.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CMS Actuary: CLASS Act Would Not Work</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/CMS-Actuary-CLASS-Act-Would-Not-Work.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719673</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- The chief actuary at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says a long term care provision in HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/CMS-Actuary-CLASS-Act-Would-Not-Work.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/11/17/ap_sources_senate_weighs_long_term_care_program/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719672</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ProLife Blogs (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In case you&amp;#39;re wondering why the Senate is considering the House bill instead of its own version, HR 3962 is just a placeholder. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/11/17/ap_sources_senate_weighs_long_term_care_program/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>With Pay Cuts Looming, Physicians Fight Back</title>
    <link href="http://commonhealth.wbur.org/massachusetts-medical-society/2009/11/with-pay-cuts-looming-physicians-fight-back/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719671</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WBUR</name>
    </author>
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 The US House of Representatives took a giant step toward health care reform on November 7 with its passage of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://commonhealth.wbur.org/massachusetts-medical-society/2009/11/with-pay-cuts-looming-physicians-fight-back/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-27867-Baltimore-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d17-The-Stupak-Amendment" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719670</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Burnt Orange Report (blog)</name>
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    <content type="html">
 Thank you for standing with your constituents and the American people in voting for HR 3962. There is still a long way to go and we urge you to continue to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-27867-Baltimore-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d17-The-Stupak-Amendment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10317-San-Diego-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Health-care-reform-bought-and-paid-for-by-the-Obama-Administration" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719669</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;If AARP determines it can still support HR 3962 &#8220;with confidence&#8221; after such a review, our hope would be that your organization would provide its members ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10317-San-Diego-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Health-care-reform-bought-and-paid-for-by-the-Obama-Administration&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform removes public choice</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091117/OPINIONS02/911170329/1006/OPINIONS/Reform-removes-public-choice" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6717978</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Leader.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The passage of HR 3962 by the House of Representatives is a sad day for all Americans. While the proposed &amp;quot;health care for all&amp;quot; was a mighty mantra and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091117/OPINIONS02/911170329/1006/OPINIONS/Reform-removes-public-choice&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Get involved&amp;#39;: Cenla businesspeople urged to join health care reform debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091117/NEWS01/911170314" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6717976</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexandria Town Talk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Most stressed the same theme -- that the health care reform of HR 3962 will result in higher health care costs and put an undue burden on American business. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091117/NEWS01/911170314&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Guest opinion: Weighing in on health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_13801799" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6717934</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Camera</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Recently, AARP made the decision to endorse HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which just passed the House of Representatives. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_13801799&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tuesday Readers&amp;#39; Forum</title>
    <link href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_13805631" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6717933</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marin Independent-Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, the House of Representatives passed HR 3962 against the wishes of millions of constituents who voiced their opinions via phone calls, faxes, tea parties, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_13805631&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Comments on this Story</title>
    <link href="http://regulus2.azstarnet.com/comments/index.php?id=317807" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6717932</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Daily Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) that was recently passed by the House of Representatives is an imperfect solution to a difficult ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://regulus2.azstarnet.com/comments/index.php?id=317807&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Money should be going to health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336814&amp;amp;src=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6717931</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 was a historic event for our nation when 220 brave members voted for their constituents, and against the special interests who are against ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336814&amp;amp;src=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Murphy seeks legislation with patient incentives</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2009/11/17/news/doc4b02484d6f791467070178.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6717930</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Catskill Daily Mail</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Murphy has said since his vote that there were a number of items in the HR 3962 health care bill which he supported, including a government-run public ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2009/11/17/news/doc4b02484d6f791467070178.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Voice of the Day Reform removes public choice</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091117/OPINIONS02/911170329/Reform+removes+public+choice" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6717929</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Leader.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The passage of HR 3962 by the House of Representatives is a sad day for all Americans. While the proposed &amp;quot;health care for all&amp;quot; was a mighty mantra and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-leader.com/article/20091117/OPINIONS02/911170329/Reform+removes+public+choice&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your mail: Thank you for HR 3962</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091117/OPINION03/911170307" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6717927</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexandria Town Talk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives made history by passing HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. First of all I would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091117/OPINION03/911170307&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5661.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6717977</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spero News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By Indiana Catholic Conference On November 7, 2009, during consideration of the Affordable Health Care for America Act(HR 3962), Rep. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5661.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://my.auburnjournal.com/detail/135295.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6717928</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spero News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By Indiana Catholic Conference On November 7, 2009, during consideration of the Affordable Health Care for America Act(HR 3962), Rep. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my.auburnjournal.com/detail/135295.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/15/report-obamacare-would-reduce-care-for-seniors/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6717926</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The recently passed House version of health care (HR 3962) will cut Medicare for seniors, increase profits for insurance companies and impose a cost burden ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/15/report-obamacare-would-reduce-care-for-seniors/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Criers of wolf make foxy hares</title>
    <link href="http://www.indystar.com/article/20091115/OPINION05/911150369/1039/OPINION05/Criers-of-wolf-make-foxy-hares" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713930</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indianapolis Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In HR 3962, the government is requiring at least 21 million Americans to buy private health insurance from the very industry that causes costs to be so high ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.indystar.com/article/20091115/OPINION05/911150369/1039/OPINION05/Criers-of-wolf-make-foxy-hares&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kapanke: Kind Health Care Vote Wouldn&amp;#39;t Have Been His</title>
    <link href="http://1410wizm.com/news.php?action=fullnews&amp;amp;id=3493" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713928</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>1410 WIZM</name>
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 He says HR 3962 is all about government control of our healthcare system. Kapanke suggests local health care institutions would not be able to operate as ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://1410wizm.com/news.php?action=fullnews&amp;amp;id=3493&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Here are the FDL Action health care reform highlights for Monday, November 16.</title>
    <link href="http://loadedorygun.net/showDiary.do?diaryId=2036" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713927</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loaded Orygun (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Jon Walker reports that &amp;quot;HR 3962&amp;#39;s Massive Expansion Of Coverage Would Result In Very Small Increase In Health Care Spending.&amp;quot; Walker adds, &amp;quot;Despite the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loadedorygun.net/showDiary.do?diaryId=2036&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/health-care-reform-taxes-hit-middle-class/story?id=9090430" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713926</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helicopter Association International</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senator Reid could move to proceed to the healthcare bill tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17, the day the House-passed health care plan (HR 3962) is expected to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Business/health-care-reform-taxes-hit-middle-class/story?id=9090430&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Bill Amending mccarran-Ferguson Act; Removes Anti-Trust Exemption ...</title>
    <link href="http://glassbytes.com/newsHouse20091116.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713925</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>glassBYTEs</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US House of Representatives recently passed HR 3962, which amends the mccarran-Ferguson Act and removes the Act&amp;#39;s anti-trust exemption from health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glassbytes.com/newsHouse20091116.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thompson&amp;#39;s vote will aid sick people</title>
    <link href="http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20091116/OPINION03/911160308" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713924</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hattiesburg American</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bennie Thompson, D-Bolton, for standing up for me, and voting for HR 3962. I am one of the millions in America with a pre-existing medical condition. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20091116/OPINION03/911160308&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-21777-Las-Vegas-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Rep-Dina-Titus-DNV-under-attack" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713923</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The same ad is being played in the cities and districts of several democrats who voted yes on HR 3962, the only thing changed in the ad are the names of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-21777-Las-Vegas-Democrat-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Rep-Dina-Titus-DNV-under-attack&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Small biz health care vote coming</title>
    <link href="http://kpbj.com/headlines/government/2009-11-16/small_biz_health_care_vote_coming" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713922</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 One of the most important votes in the 111th Congress &#8212; HR 3962 &#8212; is expected to come up soon. And one of this state&amp;#39;s leading small business associations ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kpbj.com/headlines/government/2009-11-16/small_biz_health_care_vote_coming&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2009/11/pelosi-touts-health-care-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713921</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New University Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 16, 2009 Last Monday, the House of Representatives passed HR 3962, also known as the Affordable Health Care for America Act, a hard-won victory for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2009/11/pelosi-touts-health-care-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://sanfrancisco.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2009/11/democracy_101_drugs_lobbyists_and_you.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713920</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Francisco Business Times</name>
    </author>
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 In the official record of the debate around HR 3962 &#8212; the health care reform bill &#8212; speeches from several lawmakers sound eerily similar, The New York Times ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sanfrancisco.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2009/11/democracy_101_drugs_lobbyists_and_you.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform advocates challenge gov&amp;#39;t. report on Medicare impacts of health-care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/blog/2009/11/16/BL2009111603104.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713919</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;A memorandum recently issued by the CMS Actuary analyzing the effects of &amp;#39;America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009&amp;#39; (HR 3962) concludes that some ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/blog/2009/11/16/BL2009111603104.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Good for Miller</title>
    <link href="http://www.thereporter.com/opinion/ci_13798210" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6707391</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheReporter.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 George Miller, D-Solano, for voting for HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care of America Act. Just as important as voting for this bill is standing up to the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thereporter.com/opinion/ci_13798210&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The courage to deliver reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/11/16/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/doc4b00d14b9d967230133846.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6707358</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Napa Valley Register</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He took a brave stand and voted yes on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, in the House of Representatives. As the owner of an independent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/11/16/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/doc4b00d14b9d967230133846.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care vote may threaten re-election</title>
    <link href="http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/letters/all-lauritzen1109.7081174nov16,0,5948903.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6707357</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Allentown Morning Call</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Our congressman, Charles W. Dent, voted against HR 3962: on Passage Affordable Health Care for America. Rep. Dent has failed to vote in line with the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/letters/all-lauritzen1109.7081174nov16,0,5948903.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/14/AR2009111401597.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6707355</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Collegian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, the House of Representatives passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, with 220 ayes and 215 nays. With 39 Democrats voting against and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/14/AR2009111401597.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=11736" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6707354</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KRMG</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;With the exception of the proposed reductions in Medicare payment updates for institutional providers, the provisions of HR 3962 would not have a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=11736&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/senates-counting-and-recounting-add-up-to-delay/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6707339</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Palm Beach Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, HR 3962, would provide coverage for millions of uninsured low-income citizens with government subsidies to help buy policies on new federal and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/senates-counting-and-recounting-add-up-to-delay/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>They Saw Red Flags</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailynews-record.com/opinion_details.php?AID=42357&amp;amp;CHID=36" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6707338</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Harrisonburg Daily News Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Details, to be sure, are still emerging about the intrusive contents of HR 3962 &#8212; for instance, heightened regulation of vending machines &#8212; as we expected ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailynews-record.com/opinion_details.php?AID=42357&amp;amp;CHID=36&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate takes up charge of health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.idahobusiness.net/archive.htm/2009/11/16/Senate-takes-up-charge-of-health-care-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6707337</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Idaho Business Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;HR 3962 does nothing to lower the cost of health care for small business owners. Instead, HR 3962 will increase costs, raise taxes and saddle employers ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idahobusiness.net/archive.htm/2009/11/16/Senate-takes-up-charge-of-health-care-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How did we get to where we are?</title>
    <link href="http://tucsoncitizen.com/sonoranview/2009/11/15/how-did-we-get-to-where-we-are/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6702334</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tucson Citizen</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The 2000 page House Bill (HR 3962) is supposed to provide health care for those who are uninsured, yet is does not. Too many uninsureds remain uninsured, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tucsoncitizen.com/sonoranview/2009/11/15/how-did-we-get-to-where-we-are/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Greens blast the anti-choice Stupak Amendment in the Democrats&amp;#39; health care ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=264" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6702333</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Green Party US (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Stupak Amendment to HR 3962 states that any health care plan purchased with any federal subsidy cannot cover abortion services, even with private funds, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=264&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Herman Cain: Insult comic in chief</title>
    <link href="http://www.northstarnational.com/2009/11/15/teabag-extemists-eh-mr-president/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6702332</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The North Star National</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In order to persuade some House Democrats who were undecided about voting for the Health Care Deform legislation (HR 3962) last week, President Obama ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northstarnational.com/2009/11/15/teabag-extemists-eh-mr-president/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>High taxes, costs</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/letters/story/190583.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6702331</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News &amp;amp; Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 [the health care reform bill passed by the US House] is a very bad bill. It will not improve the current health care system. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/letters/story/190583.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Prison for not buying health insurance? Not exactly</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-25969-Erie-County-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Prison-for-not-buying-health-insurance--Not-exactly" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6702327</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The language of HR 3962 requires that all individuals above a certain income purchase an approved health care plan or pay a tax of up to 2.5% of his or her ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-25969-Erie-County-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Prison-for-not-buying-health-insurance--Not-exactly&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US House abandons freedom in rush to enact government-run health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-7422-Cobb-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d15-US-House-abandons-freedom-in-rush-to-enact-governmentrun-health-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6702326</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final vote on HR 3962 shows that Republicans were unified, with the exception of Cao, and that 39 of the 52 &#8220;Blue Dog&#8221; or moderate Democrats voted for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-7422-Cobb-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d15-US-House-abandons-freedom-in-rush-to-enact-governmentrun-health-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Truth and Consequences of Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/15/truth-and-consequences-of-health-care-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6702325</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Government (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The health care reform bill (HR 3962) that just passed the House of Representatives is bad on so many levels it is difficult explain. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/15/truth-and-consequences-of-health-care-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/14/AR2009111400689.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6702324</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brazil Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives made history by passing HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. After nearly a century ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/14/AR2009111400689.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What Are the Pros and Cons of the Current Healthcare Reform Act?</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2394364/what_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_the_current.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6701882</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...current healthcare reform act, H.R.3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act, has been passed by the House of Representatives and is now awaiting the Senate for approval.  As recent news in the media reveal, the recently passed Act prohibits abortio&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2394364/what_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_the_current.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Privileged Healthcare -- the Uniquely American Solution</title>
    <link href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/healthcare/reform/prweb3196914.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6697576</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emediawire.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...middle-income families. Moreover, one important quality is missing from all three proposals.      The passage of House Bill H.R.3962 gives Americans a clearer view of Congress' best ideas on healthcare reform, including a long awaited public option. Des&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prweb.com/releases/healthcare/reform/prweb3196914.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The &amp;#39;good guys&amp;#39; will make reform possible</title>
    <link href="http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/112009/11152009/506500" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6696872</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Free Lance-Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Our congratulations and admiration to the good guys (both men and women in our House of Representatives) for doing what they could by passing HR 3962. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/112009/11152009/506500&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Dems misfire on health</title>
    <link href="http://www.amarillo.com/stories/111509/opi_opin5.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6696871</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Amarillo.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US House of Representatives passed HR 3962, better known as health care reform, this past weekend. The Joint Committee on Taxation released a letter ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amarillo.com/stories/111509/opi_opin5.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20091115_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6696870</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Voting 220-215, the House passed a bill (HR 3962)] that would provide affordable medical insurance to about 36 million uncovered US residents while ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20091115_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3962: Prescription for Disaster - Day Four</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911157305/politics-and-economics/hr-3962-prescription-for-disaster-day-four.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6696869</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Section 240 of HR 3962 requires insurance companies to provide information related to &amp;quot;end-of life planning&amp;quot; to individuals seeking enrollment in insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911157305/politics-and-economics/hr-3962-prescription-for-disaster-day-four.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/14/republican_bashes_dems_over_health_care_proposals/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6696868</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News &amp;amp; Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 [the health care reform bill passed by the US House] is a very bad bill. It will not improve the current health care system. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/14/republican_bashes_dems_over_health_care_proposals/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Public option will reduce deficits by the billions</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=865646&amp;amp;category=OPINION" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6696852</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Times Union</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives&amp;#39; approved health care reform bill (HR 3962 ) includes a public option and, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=865646&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MEDIAlternative: Berlin, bailouts and bullshit</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloomingtonalternative.com/node/10227" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6696851</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bloomington Alternative</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While the dominant news narrative labeled the House bill (HR 3962) a victory, of sorts, for the president, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) had a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloomingtonalternative.com/node/10227&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1333152.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6696850</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pocono Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7 passed a bill (HR 3962) that would provide affordable medical insurance to about 36 million uncovered US residents while overhauling insurance-industry ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1333152.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/11/13/2009-11-13_michelle_obama_doesnt_let_cold_stand_in_way_of_pitching_health_care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6696849</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Gabriel Valley Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Here she shares her observations on the House bill, HR 3962, and on what needs to be done to improve the health of Americans. By Dr. Linda D. Bosserman As ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/11/13/2009-11-13_michelle_obama_doesnt_let_cold_stand_in_way_of_pitching_health_care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calls answered on health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/11/14/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/doc4afe56c232f1b628081614.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6688625</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Napa Valley Register</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I am very proud of the congressman&amp;#39;s historical vote for HR 3962. Indeed, his family, his community and our nation can take solace that a person of vision ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/11/14/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/doc4afe56c232f1b628081614.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wilson&amp;#39;s support of health care bill praised</title>
    <link href="http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/517323.html?nav=5007" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6688621</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marietta Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I am writing to honor Charlie Wilson for his recent vote on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This shows that our representative isn&amp;#39;t ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/517323.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tar Heel Tally</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/191062.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6688620</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News &amp;amp; Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Democrats&amp;#39; health bill: Voting 220 for and 215 against, the House on Saturday passed a bill (HR 3962) that would provide affordable medical insurance to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/191062.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sincere thanks to congressman</title>
    <link href="http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/259629/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6688619</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>In-Forum</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Historic legislation has passed in the House of Representatives, HR 3962. I would like to thank our congressman, Earl Pomeroy, DN. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/259629/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your opinion: Nov. 13, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2009/11/13/opinion/doc4afd34bf5a9bb473689039.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6905231</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Oakland Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...care bill I was disappointed to learn that Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, was not part of the house majority that passed H.R.3962 for health-care reform. Is the bill perfect? Of course not. Are political compromises necessary from both sides? Of course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2009/11/13/opinion/doc4afd34bf5a9bb473689039.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Choice is misleading to people</title>
    <link href="http://www.reporternews.com/news/2009/nov/13/choice-is-misleading-to-people/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688658</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Abilene Reporter-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last weekend the bipartisan majority made history by passing HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This is significant. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reporternews.com/news/2009/nov/13/choice-is-misleading-to-people/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Analysis: The Threats to Pro-Life Values Remaining in the US House Health Care ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/nov/09111310.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688624</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 lifesitenews.com has provided a preliminary summary of right-to-life concerns that will be updated as the debate over HR 3962, the the Affordable Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/nov/09111310.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/12/politics/main5628588.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688623</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Belleville News Democrat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, the House passed HR 3962, the Health Care for America Act, 220-215. This will be a giant leap toward every American finally having peace of mind that he ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/12/politics/main5628588.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mailbag: Bill will save lives</title>
    <link href="http://www.democratherald.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_eb1ecf96-d093-11de-a384-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688578</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Democrat Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 will quantifiably save lives, prevent personal bankruptcies and should be taken for what it is: a wonderful step forward for our civilization. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratherald.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_eb1ecf96-d093-11de-a384-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Young representing offshore interests</title>
    <link href="http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/111309/let_516071850.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688577</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Juneau Empire</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, also known as the Affordable Health Care for America Act, passed the House without his support, which indicates that he represents the only ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/111309/let_516071850.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Not Everyone&amp;#39;s Mad At mcmahon &#187;</title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/11/not-everyones-mad-at-mcmahon.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688576</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At a City Hall rally yesterday, activists and labor leaders took mcmahon to task for being one of just three New York Democrats to oppose HR 3962 and warned ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/11/not-everyones-mad-at-mcmahon.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>moveon having rally to thank Moore for supporting health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/nov/13/moveon-having-rally-thank-moore-supporting-health-/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688575</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lawrence Journal World</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... bowing to pressure from well-financed supporters of the status quo, when he joined the majority of the House of Representatives in supporting HR 3962.&#8221; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/nov/13/moveon-having-rally-thank-moore-supporting-health-/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Health Care Legislation Still Has End-of-Life, Assisted Suicide Problems</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/bio2999.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688574</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As a result, as FRC president Tony Perkins tells lifenews.com today, &amp;quot;HR 3962 promises to deliver the grim reaper to any patient signed up for the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/bio2999.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Buchanan, reconsider health vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.bradenton.com/letters/story/1849722.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688573</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bradenton Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As we all are aware the US House passed HR 3962. This was an historic event. Unfortunately, Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) caved under pressure and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bradenton.com/letters/story/1849722.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Allston-Brighton political notes</title>
    <link href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/allston/news/x206838390/Allston-Brighton-political-notes" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688572</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Allston-Brighton TAB</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressman Mike Capuano, Democratic candidate for US Senate, hailed passage of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act last week. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wickedlocal.com/allston/news/x206838390/Allston-Brighton-political-notes&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More on Health Care &amp;amp; the Constitution</title>
    <link href="http://www.frcblog.com/2009/11/more-on-health-care-the-constitution/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688571</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Research Council (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Democratic health plan (HR 3962), passed last weekend in the House, goes well beyond any authority conferred on the federal government, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.frcblog.com/2009/11/more-on-health-care-the-constitution/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Souder Talks Health Care To Rotary Club</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesuniononline.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&amp;amp;SubSectionID=224&amp;amp;ArticleID=43871" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688570</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Times-Union Newspaper</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Third District US Congressman Mark Souder spoke Friday about his opposition to the House&amp;#39;s passage of HR 3962, the health care reform bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesuniononline.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&amp;amp;SubSectionID=224&amp;amp;ArticleID=43871&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/11/how-comparative-effectiveness-can-cost-you-your-life/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688569</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 LifeSiteNews.com has provided a preliminary summary of right-to-life concerns that will be updated as the debate over HR 3962, the the Affordable Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/11/how-comparative-effectiveness-can-cost-you-your-life/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>bill lacks medical liability reforms</title>
    <link href="http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091113/EDIT03/911150315/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688568</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cincinnati.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Recently, the OSMA opposed the US House of Representatives health system reform bill, HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. While we applaud ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091113/EDIT03/911150315/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Murphy Explains &amp;quot;No&amp;quot; Vote on Healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://www.saratoga.com/today/2009/11/murphy-explains-no-vote-on-healthcare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688566</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Saratoga.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressman Scott Murphy held a press conference on Monday, November 9, to explain why he voted &amp;quot;no&amp;quot; to HR 3962, the Affordable Healthcare for America Act. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratoga.com/today/2009/11/murphy-explains-no-vote-on-healthcare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House health care reform legislation a start say San Bernardino County hospitals</title>
    <link href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_13782669" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688565</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Contra Costa Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The problem with HR 3962 is that the Medicaid payment schedule for specialists is so low that access will continue to be a problem. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_13782669&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Public option</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2009/11/public-option.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6688564</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas City Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I read in The Star that HR 3962 would force employers to provide health insurance for their employees (11/8, National/World, &#8220;House bill from Democrats has ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2009/11/public-option.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Frelinghuysen&amp;#39;s vote makes me ill</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20091113/OPINION02/91111043/1005/NEWS01/Frelinghuysen+s+vote+makes+me+ill++" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6676580</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dailyrecord.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... it&amp;#39;s hard to express my disappointment when my representative in Congress, Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, R-Harding, voted against HR 3962, the Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20091113/OPINION02/91111043/1005/NEWS01/Frelinghuysen+s+vote+makes+me+ill++&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fear the power grab</title>
    <link href="http://www.bnd.com/letters/story/1006990.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6676579</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Belleville News Democrat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, the House passed HR 3962, the Health Care for America Act, 220-215. This will be a giant leap toward every American finally having peace of mind that he ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bnd.com/letters/story/1006990.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health bill questions</title>
    <link href="http://www.thereporter.com/opinion/ci_13778835" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6676578</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheReporter.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 George Miller and Nancy Pelosi are all smiles now that they have passed HR 3962, which they refer to as the &amp;quot;Affordable Heathcare for America Act.&amp;quot; The ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thereporter.com/opinion/ci_13778835&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care splits area reps</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_317040017.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6676576</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oneonta Daily Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 When the US House of Representatives passed a sweeping health care bill _ HR 3962 _ last week, Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_317040017.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/11/07/2009-11-07_health_care_reform_bill_nears_vote_in_house_amendment_restricts_abortion_coverag.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6676574</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Californian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives&amp;#39; recent passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) is troubling both philosophically and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/11/07/2009-11-07_health_care_reform_bill_nears_vote_in_house_amendment_restricts_abortion_coverag.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Do members of Congress recall who they&amp;#39;re working for?</title>
    <link href="http://www.dglobe.com/event/article/id/29560/group/Opinion/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6676523</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Worthington Daily Globe</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In order to emphasize a couple of points, I am going to stay away from debate on the positives/negatives of HR 3962, and ask Rep. Walz one question: If HR ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dglobe.com/event/article/id/29560/group/Opinion/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thanks to Carney</title>
    <link href="http://www.stargazette.com/article/20091113/VIEWPOINTS03/911130305/1121/Thanks-to-Carney" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6676521</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Elmira Star-Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We are fortunate to have a representative from our district that showed nothing short of heroism by voting for HR 3962. While attempts were made in the past ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20091113/VIEWPOINTS03/911130305/1121/Thanks-to-Carney&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Delightful New &amp;quot;Medicare For All&amp;quot; Video And Fax Action Page, &amp;quot;I&amp;#39;m A Democrat ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opednews.com/articles/Delightful-New-Medicare-F-by-thepen-091112-451.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6676520</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpEdNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It&amp;#39;s time to throw HR 3962 in the medical waste bin, and do what should have been done in the first place, build a new national health care system on what ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opednews.com/articles/Delightful-New-Medicare-F-by-thepen-091112-451.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/gc07/idUSTRE5AB55K20091113" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6696873</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 sustains Medicare for an additional 5 years without increasing the deficit. As Cincinnati elderly continue to receive world class health care under ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/gc07/idUSTRE5AB55K20091113&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.medpie.com/politics/featured-articles/11-11-congress-healthcare-reform-4.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6688567</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 According to CNS.com, over 200 amendments to HR 3962 were rejected before Saturday&amp;#39;s vote on the healthcare bill. 11 of these amendments required Congress ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medpie.com/politics/featured-articles/11-11-congress-healthcare-reform-4.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-12-voa5.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6676575</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 According to CNS.com, over 200 amendments to HR 3962 were rejected before Saturday&amp;#39;s vote on the healthcare bill. 11 of these amendments required Congress ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-12-voa5.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More criticism of McCarthy&amp;#39;s vote on reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/letters/x863166601/More-criticism-of-McCarthys-vote-on-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6676519</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bakersfield Californian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Kevin McCarthy voted against HR 3962. It may not be clear to those who have good health insurance and no pre-existing condition why this is a big problem. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/letters/x863166601/More-criticism-of-McCarthys-vote-on-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Consumers Union&amp;#39;s support of health bill</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2009/11/consumers-unions-support-of-health-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6676518</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas City Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If you doubt HR 3962 is good for America, here&amp;#39;s reassurance: Consumers Union, publishers of Consumer Reports, favors this bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.kansascity.com/unfettered_letters/2009/11/consumers-unions-support-of-health-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/92/2009/november/12/are-citizen-groups-being-upfront-with-the-truth.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6676517</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 sustains Medicare for an additional 5 years without increasing the deficit. As Cincinnati elderly continue to receive world class health care under ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/92/2009/november/12/are-citizen-groups-being-upfront-with-the-truth.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bailout under a blue cross</title>
    <link href="http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_13767771?source=most_emailed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670193</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Berkshire Eagle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In a statement about why he voted against the House Bill (HR 3962) passed this weekend, Rep. Dennis Kucinich said, &amp;quot;In HR 3962, the government is requiring ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_13767771?source=most_emailed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Being Right: A Slippery Slope of Healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://www.maroon-news.com/i-being-right-i-a-slippery-slope-of-healthcare-1.896904" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670190</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Colgate University The Colgate Maroon News (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Since HR 3962&amp;#39;s passage, political aficionados from left to right have been quick to put forth their views on it. Liberals tout it as courageous and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.maroon-news.com/i-being-right-i-a-slippery-slope-of-healthcare-1.896904&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gQORJ9uOKY_klcRSKHBm5t8UM-kgD9BUAPD05" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670189</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CACG played a role in House passage of HR 3962, the bill known as Pelosicare and boasts that it had joined with the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gQORJ9uOKY_klcRSKHBm5t8UM-kgD9BUAPD05&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform needed</title>
    <link href="http://www2.hernandotoday.com/content/2009/nov/12/130000/ha-letters-to-the-editor/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670187</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tampa Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I was very disappointed that our representative, Ginny Brown-Waite, did not support the health reform legislation (HR 3962) that passed late Saturday night. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.hernandotoday.com/content/2009/nov/12/130000/ha-letters-to-the-editor/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Herald News Letters, November 12, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/Herald_News_Letters_November_12_2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670186</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NorthJersey.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR-3962 not only provides our seniors with better benefits and lower costs, it also strengthens Medicare for generations to come. The reforms in HR-3962 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/Herald_News_Letters_November_12_2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mailbag: How is it enforceable?</title>
    <link href="http://www.democratherald.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_a6fc9920-cfd4-11de-9bf4-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670158</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Democrat Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962&amp;#39;s narrow victory totally misses the mark in lowering costs and will do exactly the opposite. Most everyone knows that Oregonians have guaranteed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratherald.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_a6fc9920-cfd4-11de-9bf4-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2009/11/11/13372/sen_conrad_sees_outline_of_a_compromise_for_health-care_reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670157</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cape Cod Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It will be very tempting to compromise away the so-called &amp;quot;public option&amp;quot; that progressives managed to keep in HR 3962. Because it&amp;#39;s not single payer, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2009/11/11/13372/sen_conrad_sees_outline_of_a_compromise_for_health-care_reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Surety Insurers Oppose HR 3962</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/Surety-Insurers-Oppose-HR-3962.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670111</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- Surety bond insurers are up in arms over a section of HR 3962, the House health bill, that would affect Medicare ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/Surety-Insurers-Oppose-HR-3962.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bravo, Thompson</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesheraldonline.com/opinion/ci_13770115" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670109</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vallejo Times-Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Your historic vote to pass HR 3962 will enable more Americans to remain healthy and financially secure. I applaud Rep. Thompson&amp;#39;s vote and stance on health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesheraldonline.com/opinion/ci_13770115&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Meeks combines health with beauty</title>
    <link href="http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20387654&amp;amp;BRD=2731&amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;dept_id=574905&amp;amp;rfi=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670108</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queens Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... or HR 3962, by a vote of 220 to 215, Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-Jamaica) held a town hall meeting to discuss the details of the legislation, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20387654&amp;amp;BRD=2731&amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;dept_id=574905&amp;amp;rfi=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d12-The-actual-House-proposal-on-Medicare-Advantage" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670107</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Their recommendations had no force of law and usually gathered dust in Congressional bookcases. HR 3962 proposes to take the expert opinions more seriously. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d12-The-actual-House-proposal-on-Medicare-Advantage&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.centredaily.com/news/nation/story/1622539.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670105</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thus far, HR 3962 does not meet President Obama&amp;#39;s commitment of barring use of federal dollars for abortion and maintaining current conscience laws. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.centredaily.com/news/nation/story/1622539.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://ifawebnews.com/2009/11/12/pia-agents-inclusion-in-house-bill-a-plus-lingering-concerns-remain/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670104</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IFAwebnews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) said a provision in the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) allowing agents to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ifawebnews.com/2009/11/12/pia-agents-inclusion-in-house-bill-a-plus-lingering-concerns-remain/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Edwards votes no on House Health bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.alvaradopost.com/articles/2009/11/12/news/doc4afc3954ac081867634677.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670102</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alvarado Post (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Chet Edwards voted against HR 3962, the House version of health care reform legislation, and released the following statement: &#8220;After listening to thousands ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alvaradopost.com/articles/2009/11/12/news/doc4afc3954ac081867634677.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1877285,pioneer-press-rollcall-111209-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670101</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vernon Hills Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A yes vote was to pass HR 3962. Republican Health Bill: Members defeated, 176-258, a GOP alternative to HR 3962 (above) that used payments to states as an ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1877285,pioneer-press-rollcall-111209-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Luetkemeyer should&amp;#39;ve voted for health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/11/12/letter-luetkemeyer-should-vote-health-care-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670100</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Columbia Missourian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives passed HR 3962, The Affordable Health Care for America Act. Unfortunately, our representative ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/11/12/letter-luetkemeyer-should-vote-health-care-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tony Sutton: Health care bill enough reason to dump Walz</title>
    <link href="http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/opinion/article_7e5ed434-cf88-11de-9292-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670099</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Winona Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Saturday, House Democrats passed HR 3962, known as the &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care for America Act.&amp;quot; This is the House&amp;#39;s version of the legislation promoted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/opinion/article_7e5ed434-cf88-11de-9292-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/12/AR2009111207607.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670098</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NorthJersey.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR-3962 not only provides our seniors with better benefits and lower costs, it also strengthens Medicare for generations to come. The reforms in HR-3962 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/12/AR2009111207607.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-27580-St-Louis-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d12-11-amendments-rejected-requiring-Congress-to-enroll-in-government-plan" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670096</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 According to CNS.com, over 200 amendments to HR 3962 were rejected before Saturday&amp;#39;s vote on the healthcare bill. 11 of these amendments required Congress ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-27580-St-Louis-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d12-11-amendments-rejected-requiring-Congress-to-enroll-in-government-plan&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wamp: Tennessee doesn&amp;#39;t have the money for expanded Medicaid</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20091112/NEWS/311119972" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6667439</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Maryville Daily Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Saturday, the US House of Representatives passed HR 3962, The Affordable Health Care for America Act, a White House-backed overhaul of the nation&amp;#39;s ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20091112/NEWS/311119972&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Americans need health care reform passed now</title>
    <link href="http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091112/OPINION/911120410/-1/NEWSMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6667436</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seacoastonline.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 All Americans deserve decent, affordable health care, and HR 3962 is a good start. Now let&amp;#39;s get the Senate behind this legislation and put it to work for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091112/OPINION/911120410/-1/NEWSMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The case of the missing moral authority</title>
    <link href="http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/brown/091112" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6667435</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thus far, HR 3962 does not meet President Obama&amp;#39;s commitment of barring use of federal dollars for abortion and maintaining current conscience laws. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/brown/091112&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Thanks to reform supporters</title>
    <link href="http://www.amarillo.com/stories/111209/opi_opin4.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6667371</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Amarillo.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This is a thank you to all our members of Congress who voted for health insurance reform (HR 3962). This is major step toward progress in this area and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amarillo.com/stories/111209/opi_opin4.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>It&amp;#39;s not single payer, but a step in the right direction</title>
    <link href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091112/OPINION/911120331/-1/NEWSMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6667370</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cape Cod Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It will be very tempting to compromise away the so-called &amp;quot;public option&amp;quot; that progressives managed to keep in HR 3962. Because it&amp;#39;s not single payer, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091112/OPINION/911120331/-1/NEWSMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Schrader, Bruun offer their views on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=125797792933434700" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6667368</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>West Linn Tidings</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;HR 3962 will increase both the cost and complexity of health care. Worse, if it becomes law, this bill will be directly complicit in making tens of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=125797792933434700&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2009/11/12/verbally_bishop_isnt_turning_cheek/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6667367</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thus far, HR 3962 does not meet President Obama&amp;#39;s commitment of barring use of federal dollars for abortion and maintaining current conscience laws. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2009/11/12/verbally_bishop_isnt_turning_cheek/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/obama-announces-endorsements-for-health-care-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6667366</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Santa Maria Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives made history by passing HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. After nearly a century of false starts, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/obama-announces-endorsements-for-health-care-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A big vote for history</title>
    <link href="http://www.santamariatimes.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_bc2a9d36-cf4f-11de-a063-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6667334</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Santa Maria Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives made history by passing HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. After nearly a century of false starts, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.santamariatimes.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_bc2a9d36-cf4f-11de-a063-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kcbs.com/Pelosi-Pushes-Health-Care-Reform/5645459" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6713929</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle University Spectator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By Katy mccourt-Basham In her first public appearance since the national healthcare reform bill, HR 3962, passed in the House by a slim 15 votes Saturday ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kcbs.com/Pelosi-Pushes-Health-Care-Reform/5645459&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/07/house-narrowly-passes-health-care-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6707393</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle University Spectator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By Katy mccourt-Basham In her first public appearance since the national healthcare reform bill, HR 3962, passed in the House by a slim 15 votes Saturday ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/07/house-narrowly-passes-health-care-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-27580-St-Louis-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Liberals-already-planning-to-erase-StupakPitts-amendment" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6707392</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Despite the so-called pro-life victory on Saturday, when the Stupak-Pitts amendment to HR 3962 passed 240-194, liberals have already begun to trumpet defeat ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-27580-St-Louis-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Liberals-already-planning-to-erase-StupakPitts-amendment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/136/story/1049322.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6688626</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thus far, HR 3962 does not meet President Obama&amp;#39;s commitment of barring use of federal dollars for abortion and maintaining current conscience laws. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.charlotteobserver.com/136/story/1049322.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/27/politics/main5424267.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6676577</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tufts Daily</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The fact that the House passed HR 3962 means nothing more than just that &#8212; health care reform was passed, barely, in a very Democratic House of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/27/politics/main5424267.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansas.com/news/nation/story/1052355.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6676522</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thus far, HR 3962 does not meet President Obama&amp;#39;s commitment of barring use of federal dollars for abortion and maintaining current conscience laws. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansas.com/news/nation/story/1052355.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/11/ap_sources_reid_eyes_payroll_tax_hike_on_wealthy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6670188</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tufts Daily</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The fact that the House passed HR 3962 means nothing more than just that &#8212; health care reform was passed, barely, in a very Democratic House of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/11/ap_sources_reid_eyes_payroll_tax_hike_on_wealthy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Teddy Minch | Off Mic</title>
    <link href="http://www.tuftsdaily.com/teddy-minch-off-mic-1.2061457" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6670159</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tufts Daily</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The fact that the House passed HR 3962 means nothing more than just that &#8212; health care reform was passed, barely, in a very Democratic House of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tuftsdaily.com/teddy-minch-off-mic-1.2061457&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/11/commentary-when-considering-health-care-reform-do-not-exclude-legal-immigrants/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6670106</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RH Reality Check (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The convoluted logic of our existing health insurance-based system is echoed in the cumbersome pages of HR 3962. Already, over 30% of each dollar of our ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/11/commentary-when-considering-health-care-reform-do-not-exclude-legal-immigrants/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/10/warner-obama-misplayed-health-care-debate/?feat=home_headlines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6667438</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The healthcare bill congress passed over the weekend, HR 3962, a mere 1990 pages of drivel is a bill that will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/10/warner-obama-misplayed-health-care-debate/?feat=home_headlines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1328930.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6667434</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tufts Daily</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The fact that the House passed HR 3962 means nothing more than just that &#8212; health care reform was passed, barely, in a very Democratic House of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1328930.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AARP urges US Senate to pass HR 3962 and HR 3961</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20091112/AARP-urges-US-Senate-to-pass-HR-3962-and-HR-3961.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6667374</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Senate must take the next step, and pass the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (HR 3961). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/news/20091112/AARP-urges-US-Senate-to-pass-HR-3962-and-HR-3961.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://mfrtech.com/articles/2752.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6667372</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Manufacturing &amp;amp; Technology eJournal (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 However, HR 3962 -Affordable Health Care for America Act does not favorably reflect the needs or concerns of our membership. We encourage Congress to reject ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mfrtech.com/articles/2752.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More criticism of mccarthy&amp;#39;s vote on reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/letters/x1769373698/More-criticism-of-McCarthys-vote-on-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6667369</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bakersfield Californian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Kevin mccarthy voted against HR 3962. It may not be clear to those who have good health insurance and no pre-existing condition why this is a big problem. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/letters/x1769373698/More-criticism-of-McCarthys-vote-on-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hill stands up for constituents in health care debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_316004649.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6667336</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Evening News and Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I want to publicly thank our Congressman, Baron Hill, for his support of HR 3962, The Affordable Health Care for America Act. As a leader and a caring ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_316004649.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Berry: nation&amp;#39;&amp;#39;s economy depends on needed health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.piggotttimes.com/story/1586505.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6667335</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Piggott Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Berry said HR 3962 is supposed to be &amp;quot;deficit-neutral&amp;quot; where the federal budget is concerned. &amp;quot;As far as can be calculated, that is the case,&amp;quot; he said. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.piggotttimes.com/story/1586505.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Could Be Main Focus Of Lungren Town Hall In Carmichael Thursday</title>
    <link href="http://www.obsnews.com/news/article100660_health-care-reform-could-be-main-focus-lungren-town-hall-carmichael-thursday" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660258</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OBSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives narrowly passed HR 3962 after a very late-night vote Saturday in Washington DC The Democratic majority led by Congresswoman ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.obsnews.com/news/article100660_health-care-reform-could-be-main-focus-lungren-town-hall-carmichael-thursday&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Editor&amp;#39;s Notebook</title>
    <link href="http://www.purcellregister.com/articles/2009/11/11/opinion/editorials/doc4af996f7cfe56143721723.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660257</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Purcell Register</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We oppose adoption of HR 3962, however, because our members representing community newspapers across the country, like every other small business, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.purcellregister.com/articles/2009/11/11/opinion/editorials/doc4af996f7cfe56143721723.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Young proves he only has offshore interests in mind</title>
    <link href="http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/111109/let_515209683.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660256</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Juneau Empire</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, passed the House without his support, which indicates that he represents the only entities benefiting ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/111109/let_515209683.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kirkpatrick Continues Work To Close Black Liquor Tax Credit Loophole</title>
    <link href="http://www.azjournal.com/news/126/ARTICLE/4574/2009-11-11.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660255</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AzJournal.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 According to Kirkpatrick, &#8220;a measure she had been demanding to close down the loophole was included in the manager&amp;#39;s amendment to HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.azjournal.com/news/126/ARTICLE/4574/2009-11-11.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/2009/11/houston_experts_examine_health_care_reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660253</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Live coverage of the House of Representatives voting on HR 3962 the &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care for America Act.&amp;quot; Was my rush to watch this nerdishly wonky? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/2009/11/houston_experts_examine_health_care_reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Common good&amp;#39; is important</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesanddemocrat.com/articles/2009/11/11/opinion/letters/doc4af89a85addbd601612962.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660249</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Orangeburg Times Democrat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I am writing to express my thanks to all of the brave women and men in the House of Representatives who passed the health care bill -- HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesanddemocrat.com/articles/2009/11/11/opinion/letters/doc4af89a85addbd601612962.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COLUMNIST: Mandate to buy health insurance an assault on freedom</title>
    <link href="http://www.gazette.com/opinion/house-67872-assault-government.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660248</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Colorado Springs Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the House&amp;#39;s version of health care reform, requires Americans to purchase health insurance. And not just any health insurance, but health insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gazette.com/opinion/house-67872-assault-government.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AMA Delegates Adopt Comprehensive Measure Supporting Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/professional-issues/20091111ama-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660247</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;We were pleased that opposition to the public plan option and to HR 3962 were successfully overturned by the house of delegates as a whole, as members of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/professional-issues/20091111ama-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Standards and Compliance Section of HR 3962 Exposed</title>
    <link href="http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s2i63077" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660246</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Spoof (satire)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington DC: The Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) has a Standards and Compliance section, beginning on page 1517. House Speaker Pelosi and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s2i63077&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=7541" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660245</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The People&amp;#39;s Voice (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;Instead of working toward the elimination of for-profit insurance, HR 3962 [the &amp;#39;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;#39;] would put the government in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=7541&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Do Catholic Bishops Run the United States Government?</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sexual-justice/do-catholic-bishops-run-t_b_352429.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660244</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Tonight, with the aid of some 60 Democrats, women&amp;#39;s rights were effectively negated by the US Congress as the House passed the Stupak amendment to HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sexual-justice/do-catholic-bishops-run-t_b_352429.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19453-Cook-County-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Congressman-Lipinski-Town-Hall-meeting" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660243</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressmen Lipinski, a rank and file Democrat follower with no worry of getting re-elected, voted yea on HR 3962. Even though he has stated &#8220;Health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19453-Cook-County-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Congressman-Lipinski-Town-Hall-meeting&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/07/AR2009110702764.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660242</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Despite the so-called pro-life victory on Saturday, when the Stupak-Pitts amendment to HR 3962 passed 240-194, liberals have already begun to trumpet defeat ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/07/AR2009110702764.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-23544-Bronx-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Blue-Dogs-Feast-on-Healthcare-Money-Support-HR-3962" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660241</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 No surprise then that a large money trail has been left in the wake of the House of Representatives approval of HR 3962, The Affordable Healthcare Act for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-23544-Bronx-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Blue-Dogs-Feast-on-Healthcare-Money-Support-HR-3962&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>John Murtha stood up for those he represents on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_315175621.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660227</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Cumberland Times-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... To the Editor: The House of Representatives voted to pass the H.R.3962 Health Care for America Act. Congressman John Murtha stood up and voted for his constituents by casting his vote for the Health Care Bill. Thank you again, John Murtha, for being a &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_315175621.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>John Murtha stood up for those he represents on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.times-news.com/opinion/local_story_315175621.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660226</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Cumberland Times-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... To the Editor: The House of Representatives voted to pass the H.R.3962 Health Care for America Act. Congressman John Murtha stood up and voted for his constituents by casting his vote for the Health Care Bill. Thank you again, John Murtha, for being a &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.times-news.com/opinion/local_story_315175621.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Reform Take a Stance, but First Read the Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2381110/health_reform_take_a_stance_but_first.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660225</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...or oppose the health-care bill that passed in the House of Representatives, the legislation is now headed to the Senate. H.R.3962 passed 220-215 in early November, (219 Democrats and one Republican voted for it). If this measure passes the Senate, it wi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2381110/health_reform_take_a_stance_but_first.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vote supported</title>
    <link href="http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/nov/11/vote-supported/?opinion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6651114</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lawrence Journal World</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Dennis Moore, had the political guts to vote for HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. I believe the United States would benefit most from ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/nov/11/vote-supported/?opinion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Duplicate Andrews&amp;#39; &amp;#39;yes&amp;#39; on health bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.nj.com/gloucester/voices/index.ssf/2009/11/duplicate_andrews_yes_on_healt.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6651111</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gloucester County Times - NJ.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Rob Andrews, D-1st Dist., for voting for HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Passing this bill was a historic accomplishment, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nj.com/gloucester/voices/index.ssf/2009/11/duplicate_andrews_yes_on_healt.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Frelinghuysen voted the right way</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20091111/OPINION02/91109036/1095/OPINION/Frelinghuysen+voted+the+right+way" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6651109</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dailyrecord.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Late Saturday night, after much arm-twisting and closed-door sessions, the House of Representatives squeaked through the passage of the HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20091111/OPINION02/91109036/1095/OPINION/Frelinghuysen+voted+the+right+way&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/10/AR2009111017413.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6651107</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northern Star Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US House of Representatives voted 220 to 215 to approve the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) Saturday. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/10/AR2009111017413.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>City&amp;#39;s revenue sharing loss was inevitable</title>
    <link href="http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Charles+M.+Arlinghaus%3A+City's+revenue+sharing+loss+was+inevitable&amp;amp;articleId=48cfcc23-ceec-4844-a095-6cea81f70df6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6650586</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Union Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Just 10 pages after completing its third full ream of paper, HR 3962, the monstrous health care reform bill the House passed last week, reveals on page 1510 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Charles+M.+Arlinghaus%3A+City&amp;#x27;s+revenue+sharing+loss+was+inevitable&amp;amp;articleId=48cfcc23-ceec-4844-a095-6cea81f70df6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Holt, Pallone made right call on reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20091111/OPINION02/911110305/-1/newsfront/Holt--Pallone-made-right-call-on-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6650579</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Scarlet Scuttlebutt</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of unfair practices by insurance companies, passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) means one simple thing: Help is on the way. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20091111/OPINION02/911110305/-1/newsfront/Holt--Pallone-made-right-call-on-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pols should sign up for health care plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=335341&amp;amp;src=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6650578</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If the Democrats in Congress and the president think this health care proposal, HR 3962, is so wonderful for all of us I wonder why they don&amp;#39;t also want the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=335341&amp;amp;src=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alabama&amp;#39;s Democrats got health care vote right</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-29157-Birmingham-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Alabamas-Democrats-got-health-care-vote-right" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6650574</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Alabama&amp;#39;s Democratic representatives sided with their Republican counterparts Saturday night in voting against HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-29157-Birmingham-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Alabamas-Democrats-got-health-care-vote-right&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTER: Health reform bill &#8211; how it may affect Austin and AMC</title>
    <link href="http://www.austindailyherald.com/news/2009/nov/10/letter-health-reform-bill-how-it-may-affect-austin/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6667373</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Austin Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Affordable Healthcare for America Act, recently released by the US House of Representatives (HR 3962), was passed Saturday, Nov. 7. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.austindailyherald.com/news/2009/nov/10/letter-health-reform-bill-how-it-may-affect-austin/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Space touts health care reform plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesjournal.com/articles/2009/11/10/news/doc4af9816786e9a918986592.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6651113</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Times Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In an effort to address some of the more critical issues surrounding this bill (HR 3962), US Congressman Zack Space (D), representing Ohio&amp;#39;s 18th ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesjournal.com/articles/2009/11/10/news/doc4af9816786e9a918986592.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>American Life League on the Stupak Amendment: Victory or Defeat</title>
    <link href="http://in.sys-con.com/node/1181114" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6651112</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SYS-CON Media (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... National Right to Life Committee and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops gave Speaker Nancy Pelosi the push she needed to pass HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://in.sys-con.com/node/1181114&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=56897" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6651110</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Y.), chairwoman of the House Committee on Rules, which threw out more than 200 amendments proposed for HR 3962, including 11 that required Congress and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=56897&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hall talks health care with Wappinger family</title>
    <link href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20091110/NEWS01/91110007/Hall-talks-health-care-with-Wappinger-family" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650587</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Poughkeepsie Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 John Hall, D-Dover, met with a Town of Wappinger family today to let them know how health-care bill HR 3962 will affect them. The congressman sat at the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20091110/NEWS01/91110007/Hall-talks-health-care-with-Wappinger-family&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kudos to Congress on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/article/8811/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650585</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Manteca Bulletin</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... especially my Congressman Jerry McNerney for having the courage, insight, and wisdom to pass HR 3962, the first health care reform bill in America. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/article/8811/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Soldiering on without the graffiti war</title>
    <link href="http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20091110/Opinion/911100352/1063/Opinion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650584</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>South Bend Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 That&amp;#39;s why we&amp;#39;re endorsing HR 3962 and HR 3961, bills that deliver on priorities AARP has been fighting for for decades. These bills would help older ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20091110/Opinion/911100352/1063/Opinion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HEALTH: Nearly universal coverage is a step closer</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/letters/story/948327.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650582</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheNewsTribune.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Norm Dicks for his vote for HR 3962 (The Affordable Health Care for America Act). It took courage to stand up to the special interests and their big money ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/letters/story/948327.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Carney defends health care vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.morning-times.com/articles/2009/11/10/local_news/doc4af96c6035442269764171.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650581</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Morning Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Chris Carney, D-Dimock, Pa., on Saturday voted in favor of HR 3962, otherwise known as the health care reform bill. Shortly after casting that vote, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.morning-times.com/articles/2009/11/10/local_news/doc4af96c6035442269764171.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mailbag: Opposition overcome</title>
    <link href="http://www.democratherald.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_083fcfe4-ce37-11de-832a-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650580</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Democrat Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, our congressional representative Peter defazio joined a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives and made history by passing HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratherald.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_083fcfe4-ce37-11de-832a-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-28384-Columbia-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d10-House-health-care-reform-bill-taxes-middle-class" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650577</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 There are several other ways that HR 3962 is a tax hike on the middle class. The most basic is the tax that is charged on those who do not have health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-28384-Columbia-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d10-House-health-care-reform-bill-taxes-middle-class&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Republican Healthcare Bill Contains 12-Year Biologic Exclusivity Period</title>
    <link href="http://fdanews.com/newsletter/article?issueId=13166&amp;amp;articleId=121970" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650575</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FDA news (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The legislation&amp;#39;s exclusivity provision is for the same length of time as in the Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962, which was proposed by ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fdanews.com/newsletter/article?issueId=13166&amp;amp;articleId=121970&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care: It ain&amp;#39;t Over &amp;#39;till it&amp;#39;s Over</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.pbs.org/~r/pbs/nbr-blog/~3/yCuLfGDi1Vk/health_care_it_aint_over_till.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650573</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PBS</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If HR 3962 were to become law, most Americas who do not have insurance will no longer have to choose between death and destitution if a serious illness ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.pbs.org/~r/pbs/nbr-blog/~3/yCuLfGDi1Vk/health_care_it_aint_over_till.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/11/williams-legislative-malpractice-practiced/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650572</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Y.), chairwoman of the House Committee on Rules, which threw out more than 200 amendments proposed for HR 3962, including 11 that required Congress and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/11/williams-legislative-malpractice-practiced/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thanks, Rep. Miller ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesheraldonline.com/opinion/ci_13753025" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6644481</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vallejo Times-Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 George Miller of California and to all members of the House of Representatives who voted on Saturday to pass HR 3962, the affordable Health Care for America ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesheraldonline.com/opinion/ci_13753025&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wanted: More politicians who put people first</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsleader.com/article/20091110/OPINION01/911100312" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6644428</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Staunton News Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The vote to approve the Affordable Health Care for America Act, or HR 3962, was political, pure and simple. The people who would benefit (that would be all ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsleader.com/article/20091110/OPINION01/911100312&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take realistic view of health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/10/opinion/6412535.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6644426</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Attleboro Sun Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Now if the Senate follows suit and maintains the heart and soul of HR 3962 in their legislation, the combined bill will truly be historic and greatly ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/10/opinion/6412535.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Editorial: Lawmakers do our bidding</title>
    <link href="http://www.amarillo.com/stories/111009/opi_opin1.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6644425</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Amarillo.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 was approved late Saturday in the House by a 220-215 vote; 39 Democrats voted &amp;quot;no,&amp;quot; while one Republican voted &amp;quot;yes.&amp;quot; Even though House Resolution ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amarillo.com/stories/111009/opi_opin1.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today&amp;#39;s Mailbag</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-press.com/article/20091110/OPINION/911100321/1015/Today-s-Mailbag" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6644423</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News-Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I followed the &amp;quot;check the facts&amp;quot; advice by downloading all 1990 pages of HR 3962, the Affordable Healthcare for America Act, from Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s Web site. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-press.com/article/20091110/OPINION/911100321/1015/Today-s-Mailbag&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your View: Walz cast a courageous vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.mankatofreepress.com/letters/local_story_313162341.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6644422</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mankato Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Saturday night, our US representative, Tim Walz, took a historic vote in favor of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This is the first ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mankatofreepress.com/letters/local_story_313162341.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bill would work against libertarian ideals</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailycampus.com/news/2009/11/10/Commentary/Health.Care.Bill.Would.Work.Against.Libertarian.Ideals-3827391.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6644401</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UConn Daily Campus</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 First, and most obviously, HR 3962 is unconscionably expensive. At a time when unemployment is at a 26-year high and our federal defect is already at a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailycampus.com/news/2009/11/10/Commentary/Health.Care.Bill.Would.Work.Against.Libertarian.Ideals-3827391.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Politics/2009/20091120-SevenMajorAdvocacy.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6789975</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BuzzFlash</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The news on the passage of HR 3962, aka the &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care for America Act,&amp;quot; in the House this weekend brought me to something of a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Politics/2009/20091120-SevenMajorAdvocacy.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/08/representatives-pass-obama-healthcare-legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6707356</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Democrats in the House, with the exception of the 39 defectors, showed no backbone or independence with their vote for HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/08/representatives-pass-obama-healthcare-legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blue Dog vote on Health Care for America Act HR 3962 took courage</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977892893&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6702330</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Saturday&amp;#39;s vote to pass the Health Care for America Act, HR 3962, will strengthen Medicare for seniors, relieve small businesses from unsustainable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977892893&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Politics/2009/20091109-MostKeyPlayers.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6702328</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BuzzFlash</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The news on the passage of HR 3962, aka the &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care for America Act,&amp;quot; in the House this weekend brought me to something of a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Politics/2009/20091109-MostKeyPlayers.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wktv.com/news/local/69511767.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6688622</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Saturday&amp;#39;s vote to pass the Health Care for America Act, HR 3962, will strengthen Medicare for seniors, relieve small businesses from unsustainable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wktv.com/news/local/69511767.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill not about health; it&amp;#39;s about power</title>
    <link href="http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/10/let_555142.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6670192</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Augusta Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 does spread the wealth, as presidential candidate Obama promised. It spreads it from Medicare recipients who worked and paid for it with years of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/10/let_555142.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/16636" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6670191</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlanta Journal Constitution</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the massive &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009,&#8221; is almost 2000 pages long and would spend more than 1.2 trillion taxpayer dollars, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/16636&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6545064/Barack-Obama-warns-of-strains-in-US-China-relations.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6670185</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well into Saturday night the clash over HR 3962 had produced a few principled heroes: leaders like Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6545064/Barack-Obama-warns-of-strains-in-US-China-relations.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.thepeoplesvoice.org/TPV3/Voices.php/2009/11/09/why-i-voted-no" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6670103</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BuzzFlash</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The news on the passage of HR 3962, aka the &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care for America Act,&amp;quot; in the House this weekend brought me to something of a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepeoplesvoice.org/TPV3/Voices.php/2009/11/09/why-i-voted-no&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/news/city_desk_wired/?p=2282&amp;amp;srvc=home&amp;amp;position=recent" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6667437</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If one of the other bills is selected, the abortion battle will begin anew, despite the House vote that passed the Stupak-Pitts amendment for HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/news/city_desk_wired/?p=2282&amp;amp;srvc=home&amp;amp;position=recent&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/nov/11/local-news-blogging-rells-decison-creates-gop-hole/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6660252</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... US House of Representatives health care legislation HR 3962, according to David Cook, Executive Director of the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/nov/11/local-news-blogging-rells-decison-creates-gop-hole/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Local congressmen split in House vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.leader-vindicator.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20386393&amp;amp;BRD=2758&amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;dept_id=572984&amp;amp;rfi=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6660251</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Leader Vindicator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7 passed a bill (HR 3962) that would provide affordable medical coverage to about 36 million US residents who are now uncovered while overhauling ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leader-vindicator.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20386393&amp;amp;BRD=2758&amp;amp;PAG=461&amp;amp;dept_id=572984&amp;amp;rfi=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/no-regrets-for-cao/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6660250</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Cao gave an interview to Fox and Friends a few minutes ago, in which he explained his vote--the only Republican vote in favor of HR-3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/no-regrets-for-cao/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/11/09/2009-11-09_prochoice_advocates_furious_over_abortion_amendment_in_health_care_bill_.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6651108</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well into Saturday night the clash over HR 3962 had produced a few principled heroes: leaders like Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/11/09/2009-11-09_prochoice_advocates_furious_over_abortion_amendment_in_health_care_bill_.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>To Anh Joseph Cao: an open letter</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-28973-Essex-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d9-To-Anh-Joseph-Cao-an-open-letter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6650583</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Cao gave an interview to Fox and Friends a few minutes ago, in which he explained his vote--the only Republican vote in favor of HR-3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-28973-Essex-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d9-To-Anh-Joseph-Cao-an-open-letter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatnews/6536573/Abortion-amendment-throws-women-under-bus.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6650569</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well into Saturday night the clash over HR 3962 had produced a few principled heroes: leaders like Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatnews/6536573/Abortion-amendment-throws-women-under-bus.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/bill-clinton-urges-senate-democrats-to-move-quickly/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6650568</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Saturday&amp;#39;s vote to pass the Health Care for America Act, HR 3962, will strengthen Medicare for seniors, relieve small businesses from unsustainable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/bill-clinton-urges-senate-democrats-to-move-quickly/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/bill-owens-sworn-in-as-congressman-for-new-yorks-23rd-district.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6644483</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 does have a public option written into the bill. It seems Mr. Owens has been playing flip-flop a few times with his support of the public option in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/bill-owens-sworn-in-as-congressman-for-new-yorks-23rd-district.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/local/hillsborough/1109-health-care-protesters" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6644480</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, which passed late Saturday night, includes a public option for health insurance. Democrats in Congress said it also bars insurance companies from ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/local/hillsborough/1109-health-care-protesters&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opinion: In strong support of the House health-care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.abpnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=4555&amp;amp;Itemid=9" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6644427</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Baptist Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill (HR 3962, the &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act&#8221;) extends health coverage to 96 percent of all legal residents of the United States by 2013, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abpnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=4555&amp;amp;Itemid=9&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://yesbuthowever.com/socialized-medicine-joe-lieberman-8136227/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6644421</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If one of the other bills is selected, the abortion battle will begin anew, despite the House vote that passed the Stupak-Pitts amendment for HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yesbuthowever.com/socialized-medicine-joe-lieberman-8136227/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Can Any Self-Respecting, Progressive, Pro-Choice Woman Vote for HR 3962?</title>
    <link href="http://blog.buzzflash.com/analysis/938" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6644420</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BuzzFlash</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The news on the passage of HR 3962, aka the &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care for America Act,&amp;quot; in the House this weekend brought me to something of a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.buzzflash.com/analysis/938&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>McHenry: Health care bill &amp;#39;radical&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/nov/10/mchenry-health-care-bill-radical/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6644403</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mooresville Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He released a statement explaining his vote against HR 3962, which was narrowly passed in the House largely along party lines late Saturday night. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/nov/10/mchenry-health-care-bill-radical/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Representatives should side with constituents on health bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.times-news.com/opinion/local_story_313222009.html?keyword=secondarystory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6644402</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cumberland Times-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives is expecting to be voting on their version of the health care bill HR 3962 within the next day or so. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.times-news.com/opinion/local_story_313222009.html?keyword=secondarystory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Report &#8211; Only twenty-nine percent would advise Congress to vote for health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-27370-Columbia-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Report---Only-twentynine-percent-would-advise-Congress-to-vote-for-health-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6644399</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Just two days after a late night passage of HR 3962- Affordable Health Care for America Act by 220-215 votes a new Gallup poll reveals that, Twenty-nine ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-27370-Columbia-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Report---Only-twentynine-percent-would-advise-Congress-to-vote-for-health-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3962: Bad Medicine</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911097236/politics-and-economics/hr-3962-bad-medicine.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6644397</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well into Saturday night the clash over HR 3962 had produced a few principled heroes: leaders like Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911097236/politics-and-economics/hr-3962-bad-medicine.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Drudge advances false claim that Rep. Owens &amp;quot;broke four promises in one hour ...</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/200911090017" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632241</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 does have a public option written into the bill. It seems Mr. Owens has been playing flip-flop a few times with his support of the public option in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/200911090017&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Meek Hails Historic Vote to Provide Quality, Affordable Health Care for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/127933" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632240</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC &#8211; US Congressman Kendrick B. Meek voted in favor of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, historic legislation that will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/127933&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democrat Defectors from Rural Districts</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyyonder.com/democrat-defectors-rural-districts/2009/11/09/2441" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632239</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Yonder (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressional legislation to reshape the US health insurance system, HR 3962, passed by a tiny five-vote margin late ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyyonder.com/democrat-defectors-rural-districts/2009/11/09/2441&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes $891 Billion Healthcare Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.investmentadvisor.com/news/2009/11/Pages/House-Passes-891-Billion-Healthcare-Bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632238</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Investment Advisor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House voted 220-215 on Saturday, November 7, to pass HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, with opposition from 39 democrats and support ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.investmentadvisor.com/news/2009/11/Pages/House-Passes-891-Billion-Healthcare-Bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/nov/09/resolution-rescind-ama-endorsement-house-health-ca/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632236</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of the US House of Representatives health care legislation HR 3962, according to David Cook, Executive Director of the Medical Association of Georgia. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/nov/09/resolution-rescind-ama-endorsement-house-health-ca/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Cardoza Supports Health Care Reform Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/127928" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632235</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle</name>
    </author>
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 WASHINGTON, DC &#8211; I voted for HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This bill is a historic and positive national step forward and offers the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/127928&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-health-house7-2009nov07,0,4549803.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632233</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well into Saturday night the clash over HR 3962 had produced a few principled heroes: leaders like Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-health-house7-2009nov07,0,4549803.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Iowa Main Street Alliance: Iowa small business owners talk health care reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=176315" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632184</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With the passage of HR 3962, with its robust exchange and national public option that will give small businesses choice and bargaining power, we can now say ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=176315&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get Your 2010 Attack Ads, One Year Early</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/brianfaughnan/2009/11/09/get-your-2010-attack-ads-one-year-early/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632183</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Here&amp;#39;s a summary sent out by the Republican leadership of the Motion to Recommit on the health care overhaul: The Republican Motion to Recommit HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/brianfaughnan/2009/11/09/get-your-2010-attack-ads-one-year-early/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PIA Says Inclusion of Agents in House Healthcare Bill is Positive, But ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/pia-says-inclusion-of-agents,1036284.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632182</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthtimes (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Inclusion of a provision in the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) allowing insurance agents to sell health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/pia-says-inclusion-of-agents,1036284.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Murphy defends his &amp;#39;No&amp;#39; vote on healthcare reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2009/11/09/news/doc4af77e99c991d024075281.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632181</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Catskill Daily Mail</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 For these reasons, I voted no on HR 3962 tonight.&#8221; The congressman said along with the public option the bill was filled with a number of reforms that he ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2009/11/09/news/doc4af77e99c991d024075281.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dems, Supporters Here Hail Health Bill&amp;#39;s Passage</title>
    <link href="http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=4&amp;amp;id=31819" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632179</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brooklyn Daily Eagle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Cynthia Monares of Windsor Terrace said, &#8220;I have been following the healthcare debate closely, and I wholeheartedly support the HR 3962, the Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=4&amp;amp;id=31819&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/08/AR2009110818453.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632178</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yes, But, However! (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A health care bill now has to make its way through the Senate where passage of a mirror to HR 3962 seems unlikely. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said HR ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/08/AR2009110818453.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Statement of Rep. Carolyn Maloney on Health Care Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.hellenicnews.com/readnews.html?newsid=11062&amp;amp;lang=US" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632177</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hellenic News of America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, is a significant and important step toward securing affordable, accessible, and quality health care for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hellenicnews.com/readnews.html?newsid=11062&amp;amp;lang=US&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Constitutional Ignorance Reigns Supreme on Capitol Hill</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.ajc.com/bob-barr-blog/2009/11/09/constitutional-ignorance-reigns-supreme-on-capitol-hill/?cxntfid=blogs_bob_barr_blog" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632176</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlanta Journal Constitution</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the massive &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009,&#8221; is almost 2000 pages long and would spend more than 1.2 trillion taxpayer dollars, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.ajc.com/bob-barr-blog/2009/11/09/constitutional-ignorance-reigns-supreme-on-capitol-hill/?cxntfid=blogs_bob_barr_blog&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/07/AR2009110701893.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632175</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Saturday&amp;#39;s vote to pass the Health Care for America Act, HR 3962, will strengthen Medicare for seniors, relieve small businesses from unsustainable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/07/AR2009110701893.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fox News&amp;#39; Emanuel advances Lieberman&amp;#39;s dubious claim about public option ...</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/200911090006" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632132</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CBO found that the health care reform bill that passed the House on November 7, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), &amp;quot;would yield a net ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/200911090006&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sticking It To Taxpayers: Taxpayer Group Condemns healthcare Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911097216/politics-and-economics/sticking-it-to-taxpayers-taxpayer-group-condemns-healthcare-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632129</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (Alexandria, VA) - Today the 362000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU) decried passage of HR 3962, the trillion-dollar so-called &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911097216/politics-and-economics/sticking-it-to-taxpayers-taxpayer-group-condemns-healthcare-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>After voting against health care reform, US Rep. Tim Holden says legislation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2009/11/after_voting_against_health_ca.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632128</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PennLive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Holden said he major concern with HR 3962 centered around the lack of language to ensure illegal immigrants do not have access to health care services paid ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2009/11/after_voting_against_health_ca.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Planned Parenthood of Delaware Condemns Passage of Stupak/Pitts Amendment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091109/COMMUNITIES1001/91109053" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632127</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The amendment was added to the national health care bill, HR 3962, that passed the House this weekend. Simply put, the Stupak/Pitts amendment would restrict ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091109/COMMUNITIES1001/91109053&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The New Healthcare Reform Bill Passed by The Congress Prompted The New Claim ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3176554.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632126</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Web (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The new legislation, HR 3962, is significant with following provisions: 1. Sec. 232 (b) of the Act, Requiring Fair Grievance and Appeals Mechanisms of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3176554.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GOP: Health reform may hurt retirees, vets</title>
    <link href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/11/military_healthreform_republicans_110909w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632124</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ArmyTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Specifically, Buyer said he opposes HR 3962 because it &#8220;restricts veterans&amp;#39; health care options and imposes a sweeping government takeover of our nation&amp;#39;s ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/11/military_healthreform_republicans_110909w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update November 9, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911097221/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-november-9-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632121</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last week, the latest House health care bill (HR 3962) raised a number of concerns over the direction the bill was taking with respect to immigration policy ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911097221/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-november-9-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Insurance Groups Slam FTC Authority Expansion</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/Insurance-Groups-Slam-FTC-Authority-Expansion.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632119</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- Ten life, health and property-casualty insurance industry trade groups have signed a letter opposing an HR 3962 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/Insurance-Groups-Slam-FTC-Authority-Expansion.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How the health care reform would impact NYers</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbs6albany.com/news/reform-1268244-health-care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632117</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WRGB</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Over the next ten years, HR 3962 reduces the deficit by $109 billion and over the subsequent ten years, it is likely to continue to reduce the deficit by up ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbs6albany.com/news/reform-1268244-health-care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health bill includes Valley med school</title>
    <link href="http://www.thebusinessjournal.com/index.php/government/2948-health-bill-includes-valley-med-school" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632116</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fresno Business Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) were both seen as possible holdouts in supporting the bill, HR 3962, heading into the vote Saturday. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thebusinessjournal.com/index.php/government/2948-health-bill-includes-valley-med-school&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Practicing Medicine Just Got Harder</title>
    <link href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/09/health-care-reform-house-bill-opinions-contributors-marc-siegel.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632113</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Forbes</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What HR 3962 does is make the doctors&amp;#39; problem of running an untenable practice a whole lot worse. There will be more patients for me to see, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/09/health-care-reform-house-bill-opinions-contributors-marc-siegel.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Producer Groups Seek Attentive Ears In Senate</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/Producer-Groups-Seek-Attentive-Ears-In-Senate.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632112</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- Insurance producer groups are blasting HR 3962, the House health bill, and saying they hope the Senate will come up ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/Producer-Groups-Seek-Attentive-Ears-In-Senate.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/08/ftn/main5576519.shtml?tag=contentBody;featuredPost-PE" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632111</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If one of the other bills is selected, the abortion battle will begin anew, despite the House vote that passed the Stupak-Pitts amendment for HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/08/ftn/main5576519.shtml?tag=contentBody;featuredPost-PE&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3962 Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Cincinnati elderly</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-24750-Cincinnati-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d9-HR-3962-Medicare-Medicare-Advantage-and-Cincinnati-elderly" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632110</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR3962 &amp;quot;Affordable health care for America&amp;quot; passed the House of Representatives November 7. This landmark health care bill will be handed to the Senate for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-24750-Cincinnati-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d9-HR-3962-Medicare-Medicare-Advantage-and-Cincinnati-elderly&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8349623.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632109</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BuzzFlash</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The news on the passage of HR 3962, aka the &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care for America Act,&amp;quot; in the House this weekend brought me to something of a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8349623.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29301.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6629736</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Photo: AP &#8220;Make no mistake, those voting for HR 3962 voted to burden our nation&amp;#39;s job creators with higher costs and crushing taxes and penalties. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29301.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rochester&amp;#39;s reaction to health reform bill is guarded</title>
    <link href="http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2009911090327" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6629735</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RocNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, which passed late Saturday night, includes a public option for health insurance. Democrats in Congress said it also bars insurance companies from ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2009911090327&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Share your health care questions</title>
    <link href="http://www.freep.com/article/20091109/BUSINESS06/911090315/1322/Share-your-health-care-questions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6629726</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Detroit Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The new House Bill, HR 3962, according to its authors, would end the practice of raising premiums based on pre-existing conditions, race, gender and would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freep.com/article/20091109/BUSINESS06/911090315/1322/Share-your-health-care-questions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S1240300.shtml?cat=300" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6629723</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Catskill Daily Mail</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 For these reasons, I voted no on HR 3962 tonight.&#8221; The congressman said along with the public option the bill was filled with a number of reforms that he ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S1240300.shtml?cat=300&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wktv.com/news/local/70719997.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6814693</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HNN Huntingtonnews.net</name>
    </author>
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 ... The Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), which was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 220 to 215 on November 7th, 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wktv.com/news/local/70719997.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-7460-Spokane-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Joseph-Cao-A-Republican-Votes-to-pass-HR-3962" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6777802</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Joseph Cao made a big statement by voting in support of HR 3962. Joseph Cao became the only Republican to vote in support of the House health care bill, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-7460-Spokane-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Joseph-Cao-A-Republican-Votes-to-pass-HR-3962&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wktv.com/news/local/71005972.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6740541</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HNN Huntingtonnews.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... The Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), which was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 220 to 215 on November 7th, 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wktv.com/news/local/71005972.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber/archives/3408" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6670110</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nolan Chart LLC</name>
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    <content type="html">
 Access to health care, health insurance, and reducing costs is important for all Americans. This bill, however, is not the way to accomplish those goals by ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber/archives/3408&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Voters Cry Foul Play in NY 23rd District</title>
    <link href="http://www.gouverneurtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=7646:voters-cry-foul-play-in-ny-23rd-district&amp;amp;catid=60:st-lawrence-news&amp;amp;Itemid=175" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6660254</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Gouverneur Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 These amendments were consolidated into a 42 page &amp;quot;Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment&amp;quot; and were automatically passed at the same time HR 3962 was approved last night. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gouverneurtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=7646:voters-cry-foul-play-in-ny-23rd-district&amp;amp;catid=60:st-lawrence-news&amp;amp;Itemid=175&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1326307.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6650570</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Joseph Cao made a big statement by voting in support of HR 3962. Joseph Cao became the only Republican to vote in support of the House health care bill, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1326307.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-27867-Baltimore-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Health-insurance-a-right-or-a-privilege" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6644424</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Olympian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Adam Smith put out a statement explaining his vote late Saturday in favor of HR 3962, the House Democrats&amp;#39; latest health-reform measure. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-27867-Baltimore-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Health-insurance-a-right-or-a-privilege&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform still might not pass the Senate</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-28973-Essex-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Health-care-reform-still-might-not-pass-the-Senate" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6644404</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As everyone knows by now, the House of Representatives passed HR 3962 between 11:00 pm and midnight EST last night by a vote of 220-215. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-28973-Essex-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Health-care-reform-still-might-not-pass-the-Senate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.salem-news.com/articles/november082009/health_econ_ew.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6644400</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salem-News.Com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At 1990 pages HR 3962 is a dauntingly long and complex piece of legislation. It is safe to say that virtually zero private citizens will read it. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salem-news.com/articles/november082009/health_econ_ew.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-11-08-cao-votes-yes-for-health-bill_N.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6644398</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LALATE (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Who voted for HR 3962? Here is the HR 3962 COMPLETE House vote result. HR 3962 votes drew no Republicans except Joseph Cao. Late Saturday night, the House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-11-08-cao-votes-yes-for-health-bill_N.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/11/07/2009-11-07_democrats_on_edge_as_health_care_bill_vote_approaches.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6632237</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The health bill that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is bringing to a vote (HR 3962) is 1990 pages. Here are some of the details you need to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/11/07/2009-11-07_democrats_on_edge_as_health_care_bill_vote_approaches.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/health-bill-earns-one-republican-vote/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6632234</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LALATE (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Who voted for HR 3962? Here is the HR 3962 COMPLETE House vote result. HR 3962 votes drew no Republicans except Joseph Cao. Late Saturday night, the House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/health-bill-earns-one-republican-vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reps. Smith, Baird, Reichert explain votes on health reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.theolympian.com/breakingnews/story/1029592.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6632180</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Olympian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Adam Smith put out a statement explaining his vote late Saturday in favor of HR 3962, the House Democrats&amp;#39; latest health-reform measure. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theolympian.com/breakingnews/story/1029592.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Politicos react to House&amp;#39;s passage of health care reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.biztimes.com/blogs/milwaukee-biz-blog/2009/11/8/politicos-react-to-houses-passage-of-health-care-reform-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6632130</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Milwaukee Small Business Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 House passage of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, marks the first step toward ensuring health care for all Americans. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biztimes.com/blogs/milwaukee-biz-blog/2009/11/8/politicos-react-to-houses-passage-of-health-care-reform-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=56835" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6632125</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 How did Virginia&amp;#39;s 11 House of Representatives members vote on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care of America Act? Voting for HR 3962, the Affordable Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=56835&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/nov/06/dallas-abortionist-yes-i-am-killing-unborn-childre/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6632118</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Gouverneur Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 These amendments were consolidated into a 42 page &amp;quot;Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment&amp;quot; and were automatically passed at the same time HR 3962 was approved last night. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/nov/06/dallas-abortionist-yes-i-am-killing-unborn-childre/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d8-YouTube--Two-Maryland-representatives-vote-against-health-care-reform-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6632115</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Late Saturday evening, just prior to midnight, the Democrats in the House voted to pass their health care reform bill, HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d8-YouTube--Two-Maryland-representatives-vote-against-health-care-reform-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.onlykent.com/20091108/joseph-cao-supports-democrats-health-care-reform-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629734</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LALATE (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Who voted for HR 3962? Here is the HR 3962 COMPLETE House vote result. HR 3962 votes drew no Republicans except Joseph Cao. Late Saturday night, the House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onlykent.com/20091108/joseph-cao-supports-democrats-health-care-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://rawstory.com/2009/11/lindsey-graham-hope-pray-house-health-reform-bill-fails/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629725</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Raw Story</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;instead of working toward the elimination of for-profit insurance, HR 3962 would put the government in the role of accelerating the privatization of health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rawstory.com/2009/11/lindsey-graham-hope-pray-house-health-reform-bill-fails/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-3747-Louisville-City-Hall-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Pelosi-version-of-ObamaCare-will-require-100-monthly-abortion-premium" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629722</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 8, 2009 into Water Cooler HR 3962, America&amp;#39;s Healthy Future Act, passed the House yesterday evening 215 to 220 after several hours of debate. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-3747-Louisville-City-Hall-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Pelosi-version-of-ObamaCare-will-require-100-monthly-abortion-premium&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/04/AR2009110402752.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629721</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Independent Florida Alligator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Saturday night, liberals in the US House of Representatives showed they were once again on the right side of history with the passage of HR 3962 - a bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/04/AR2009110402752.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://indyposted.com/5960/republican-joseph-cao-breaks-ranks-votes-yes-for-health-care-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629720</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LALATE (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Who voted for HR 3962? Here is the HR 3962 COMPLETE House vote result. HR 3962 votes drew no Republicans except Joseph Cao. Late Saturday night, the House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://indyposted.com/5960/republican-joseph-cao-breaks-ranks-votes-yes-for-health-care-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9021443" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629719</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Afro American</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, HR 3962&#8212;Affordable Health Care for America Act&#8212;passed in a 220-215 vote just before 11 pm Saturday, and signals a hard-fought victory for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9021443&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wktv.com/home/related/69519792.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629718</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salem-News.Com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At 1990 pages HR 3962 is a dauntingly long and complex piece of legislation. It is safe to say that virtually zero private citizens will read it. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wktv.com/home/related/69519792.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MCCAUL VOTES AGAINST GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF HEALTHCARE</title>
    <link href="http://www.thecypresstimes.com/article/News/Your_News/MCCAUL_VOTES_AGAINST_GOVERNMENT_TAKEOVER_OF_HEALTHCARE/25670" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629698</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Cypress Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC &#8211; Congressman Michael mccaul (R-TX 10) joined a bipartisan front voting against HR 3962, the Democrats&amp;#39; $1.3 trillion takeover of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thecypresstimes.com/article/News/Your_News/MCCAUL_VOTES_AGAINST_GOVERNMENT_TAKEOVER_OF_HEALTHCARE/25670&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17495-San-Diego-Immigration-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d8-President-lies-and-Pelosi-swears-to-it-Illegal-aliens-get-benefits-in-healthcare-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629696</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In its preliminary score of HR 3962, the Congressional Budget Office noted that, in 2019 there would be &#8220;about 18 million nonelderly residents uninsured ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17495-San-Diego-Immigration-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d8-President-lies-and-Pelosi-swears-to-it-Illegal-aliens-get-benefits-in-healthcare-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Republicans should move away from fringe</title>
    <link href="http://www.alligator.org/opinion/columns/article_285f344c-cce6-11de-8ea4-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629695</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Independent Florida Alligator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Saturday night, liberals in the US House of Representatives showed they were once again on the right side of history with the passage of HR 3962 - a bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alligator.org/opinion/columns/article_285f344c-cce6-11de-8ea4-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressmen react to bill&amp;#39;s passage</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/health-32902-care-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629694</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alton Telegraph</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While it is not perfect, HR 3962 promises to improve outcomes by making insurance more available and putting the emphasis on preventive care. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/health-32902-care-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Republican healthcare bill</title>
    <link href="http://eastcountymagazine.org/taxonomy/term/1981" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629693</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>East County Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 November 8, 2009 (Washington DC) &#8211;HR 3962, The Affordable Health Care for America Act approved Saturday by the House of Representatives is widely deemed the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eastcountymagazine.org/taxonomy/term/1981&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2 Virginia Reps Vote Against Health Care Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2369316/2_virginia_reps_vote_against_health.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629692</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 How did Virginia&amp;#39;s 11 House of Representatives members vote on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care of America Act? Voting for HR 3962, the Affordable Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2369316/2_virginia_reps_vote_against_health.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-16799-Dallas-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Obamacare--Whats-at-stake" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629691</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Olympian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Adam Smith put out a statement explaining his vote late Saturday in favor of HR 3962, the House Democrats&amp;#39; latest health-reform measure. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-16799-Dallas-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Obamacare--Whats-at-stake&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/08/us-healthcare-insurance-reform-obama" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629690</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Afro American</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, HR 3962&#8212;Affordable Health Care for America Act&#8212;passed in a 220-215 vote just before 11 pm Saturday, and signals a hard-fought victory for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/08/us-healthcare-insurance-reform-obama&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kmox.com/Health-Care-Reform--One-Mo--Congressman-breaks-ran/5625027" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6629689</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salem-News.Com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At 1990 pages HR 3962 is a dauntingly long and complex piece of legislation. It is safe to say that virtually zero private citizens will read it. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kmox.com/Health-Care-Reform--One-Mo--Congressman-breaks-ran/5625027&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d8-House-passed-Health-Care-Reform-near-midnight" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621075</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Supermarket News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 However, the House passed the measure &#8212; HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act &#8212; 220-215 late Saturday night. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d8-House-passed-Health-Care-Reform-near-midnight&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman mcintyre Should Heed the Facts</title>
    <link href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20091107/NEWS28/911079976/1107/OPINION?Title=Congressman-McIntyre-Should-Heed-the-Facts" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621073</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>StarNewsOnline.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Yet the CBO reports HR 3962 could cut $104 million from the Federal deficit by 2019. Thereafter, it would yield further, albeit modest, savings. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20091107/NEWS28/911079976/1107/OPINION?Title=Congressman-McIntyre-Should-Heed-the-Facts&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FAIR Joins Members of Congress in Press Conference Supporting Amendments to ...</title>
    <link href="http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=140170&amp;amp;Itemid=65" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621072</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-CANADA.net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Like the earlier version of the legislation, HR 3962 contains gaping loopholes in eligibility verification procedures that would allow illegal aliens to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=140170&amp;amp;Itemid=65&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Rep Sensenbrenner: Statement on health care overhaul vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=176193" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621070</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WisPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Yet, with tonight&amp;#39;s late night passage of HR 3962, the House voted in favor of a government takeover of health care that will raise taxes, cut health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=176193&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/health-care-reform-remember-why-we-need-it-.aspx?googleid=274098" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621069</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Cypress Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC &#8211; Congressman Michael mccaul (R-TX 10) joined a bipartisan front voting against HR 3962, the Democrats&amp;#39; $1.3 trillion takeover of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/health-care-reform-remember-why-we-need-it-.aspx?googleid=274098&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>women&amp;#39;s issues</title>
    <link href="http://www.seiu.org/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=1&amp;amp;tag=women's%20issues&amp;amp;limit=20" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621068</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SEIU (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House began debating HR 3962, &amp;quot;The Affordable Health Care for America Act,&amp;quot; a little before 11am today. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seiu.org/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=1&amp;amp;tag=women&amp;#x27;s%20issues&amp;amp;limit=20&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US House Passes Healthcare Reform Act; Now Onto the Senate</title>
    <link href="http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=1486:us-house-passes-health-reform-act-onto-senate&amp;amp;catid=50:homepage-slideshow-rokstories" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621067</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pacific News Center</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Guam - The US House of Representatives has passed HR 3962, the &#8220;Affordable Health Care for America Act,&#8221; by a vote of 220 to 215. It was an almost entirely ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=1486:us-house-passes-health-reform-act-onto-senate&amp;amp;catid=50:homepage-slideshow-rokstories&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SUNDAY HOT READ: SATURDAY NIGHT FOLLIES</title>
    <link href="http://www.620wtmj.com/shows/charliesykes/69509902.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621066</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newsradio 620</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 dramatically adds to the federal government&amp;#39;s already unsustainable liabilities, including the following specific spending concerns: - $3 Trillion ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.620wtmj.com/shows/charliesykes/69509902.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>As the Clock Struck Midnight the Left Rejoiced</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/as_the_clock_struck_midnight_t.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621065</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Here are the results (220-215) for the roll call vote on HR 3962. Regardless of whether HR 3962 survives and merges with the Senate&amp;#39;s proposal, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/as_the_clock_struck_midnight_t.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Trent Franks: Democrats arrogantly defied Americans&amp;#39; wishes on health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-4805-Arizona-Rural-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Trent-Franks-Democrats-arrogantly-defied-Americans-wishes-on-health-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621064</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Indeed, passage of HR 3962 represents the height of arrogance -- a belief on the part of Democrats that their ideas for this country WILL be enacted, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-4805-Arizona-Rural-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Trent-Franks-Democrats-arrogantly-defied-Americans-wishes-on-health-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-19160-Bucks-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Patrick-Murphy-The-Blue-Dog-of-Bucks-County-lays-down-and-plays-dead" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621063</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressman Patrick Murphy was one of the 220 votes for HR 3962, Pelosi&amp;#39;s Healthcare Plan. In spite of many protests at his office and clear opposition in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-19160-Bucks-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Patrick-Murphy-The-Blue-Dog-of-Bucks-County-lays-down-and-plays-dead&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bill burdens small business with taxes despite 10.2 percent ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-27588-DuPage-County-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Health-care-bill-burdens-small-business-with-taxes-despite-102-percent-unemployment" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621061</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Notably, although not surprisingly absent from the seemingly endless HR 3962 is malpractice, or tort reform. Not surprising because Opensecrets.org reports ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-27588-DuPage-County-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Health-care-bill-burdens-small-business-with-taxes-despite-102-percent-unemployment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New York State AFL-CIO Statement on Historic Health Care Vote</title>
    <link href="http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State-AFL-CIO-Statement-on-Historic-Health-Care-Vote/978573" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621060</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ReadMedia (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We hope that they will eventually vote for final passage of health care reform that closely mirrors the values contained in HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State-AFL-CIO-Statement-on-Historic-Health-Care-Vote/978573&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/04/obama_coaxes_states_to_change_with_school_dollars/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621059</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In its preliminary score of HR 3962, the Congressional Budget Office noted that, in 2019 there would be &#8220;about 18 million nonelderly residents uninsured ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/04/obama_coaxes_states_to_change_with_school_dollars/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tonko, Murphy statements on health care vote</title>
    <link href="http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/19824/tonko-murphy-statements-on-health-care-vote/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621058</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Times Union</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Paul Tonko (NY-21) released the following statement on the passage of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act: &#8220;Today the House of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/19824/tonko-murphy-statements-on-health-care-vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Health Care Bill on the Backs of Small Businesses</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/house-passes-health-care-bill-on-the-backs-of-small-businesses-69509882.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621057</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The costs associated with HR 3962 are oppressive, and as a result jobs will be cut and small business growth will be stunted. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/house-passes-health-care-bill-on-the-backs-of-small-businesses-69509882.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-28018-Cincinnati-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Pelosis-healthcare-bill-get-insurance-or-go-to-jail" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621056</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;HR 3962 provides that an individual (or a husband and wife in the case of a joint return) who does not, at any time during the taxable year, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-28018-Cincinnati-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Pelosis-healthcare-bill-get-insurance-or-go-to-jail&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Foster explains vote for House health care reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/08/95148740/index.xml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621055</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kane County Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bill Foster (D-Batavia) was one of those who voted to pass HR 3962, The Affordable Health Care for America Act. The vote passed the House by a vote of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2009/11/08/95148740/index.xml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wane.com/dpp/news/local_wane_fort_wayne_local_representatives_on_health_care_200911081420" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621054</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WANE</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Mark Souder released the following statement after the US House of Representatives passed HR 3962 : &#8220;This government takeover of our health care system not ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wane.com/dpp/news/local_wane_fort_wayne_local_representatives_on_health_care_200911081420&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/09/abortion-takes-drivers-seat-in-debate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621053</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 8, 2009 into Water Cooler HR 3962, America&amp;#39;s Healthy Future Act, passed the House yesterday evening 215 to 220 after several hours of debate. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/09/abortion-takes-drivers-seat-in-debate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.thenewstribune.com/politics/2009/11/08/adam-smith-explains-his-vote-on-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621052</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Olympian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Adam Smith put out a statement explaining his vote late Saturday in favor of HR 3962, the House Democrats&amp;#39; latest health-reform measure. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.thenewstribune.com/politics/2009/11/08/adam-smith-explains-his-vote-on-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/11/08/gop_lawmaker_says_dems_put_agenda_ahead_of_country/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621050</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LALATE (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Who voted for HR 3962? Here is the HR 3962 COMPLETE House vote result. HR 3962 votes drew no Republicans except Joseph Cao. Late Saturday night, the House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/11/08/gop_lawmaker_says_dems_put_agenda_ahead_of_country/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.techbanyan.com/6866/voted-health-care-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621049</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salem-News.Com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At 1990 pages HR 3962 is a dauntingly long and complex piece of legislation. It is safe to say that virtually zero private citizens will read it. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.techbanyan.com/6866/voted-health-care-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6527347/Barack-Obama-expects-to-sign-health-care-legislation-by-end-of-year.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621048</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Afro American</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, HR 3962&#8212;Affordable Health Care for America Act&#8212;passed in a 220-215 vote just before 11 pm Saturday, and signals a hard-fought victory for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6527347/Barack-Obama-expects-to-sign-health-care-legislation-by-end-of-year.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Let&amp;#39;s finish the job on healthcare reform (Rep. Bobb Rush)</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/66855-lets-finish-the-job-on-healthcare-reform-rep-bobb-rush" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6613719</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Tonight, as a senior Member of congress, I cast my vote for HR 3962 because it goes a long way toward eliminating many of the inequities in our nation&amp;#39;s ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/66855-lets-finish-the-job-on-healthcare-reform-rep-bobb-rush&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Castle rejects bill, preferring slower, incremental approach</title>
    <link href="http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091108/NEWS02/911080356" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6613718</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On the floor of the rare weekend session, Castle -- who earlier said he leaned against HR 3962 -- said he voted against it &amp;quot;because I believe the vast ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091108/NEWS02/911080356&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-16781-Tallahassee-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Floridas-House-representatives-reject-health-care-bill-178" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6613706</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Suzanne Kosmas and Allen Boyd broke ranks with their fellow Democrats in the House and voted against HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. On ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-16781-Tallahassee-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Floridas-House-representatives-reject-health-care-bill-178&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick Votes in Favor of $1.2 Trillion Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.prescottenews.com/news/latest/rep.-ann-kirkpatrick-votes-in-favor-of-1.2-trillion-health-care-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6613705</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prescott eNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC &#8211; Representative Ann Kirkpatrick tonight voted in favor of the health insurance reform proposal HR 3962, making progress on many of her ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prescottenews.com/news/latest/rep.-ann-kirkpatrick-votes-in-favor-of-1.2-trillion-health-care-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/health-care-action-plan-reform-november-5-2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6613702</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At 11:07 PM EST Saturday night, the highly debated and emotionally charged HR 3962 Omnibus Health Care Reform Act passed the House along ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/health-care-action-plan-reform-november-5-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322209.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6613700</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Stupak-Pitts Amendment removed two major pro-abortion components from HR 3962. Specifically: (1) the amendment would permanently prohibit the new ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1322209.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stupak Pitts Amendment and HR 3962!</title>
    <link href="http://news.lalate.com/2009/11/08/stupak-pitts-amendment-and-hr-3962/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6613698</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LALATE (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As Rep Joseph Cao expressed Saturday, HR 3962 included the Stupak-Pitts Amendment. But what is the Stupak-Pitts Amendment? Cao explains the Stupak-Pitts ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.lalate.com/2009/11/08/stupak-pitts-amendment-and-hr-3962/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-obamas-minute-appeal-house-democrats/story?id=9024521" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6613696</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act on Saturday with a vote of 220-215 &#8211; just barely clearing the 218 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-obamas-minute-appeal-house-democrats/story?id=9024521&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.crnewswire.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=siteContent.default&amp;amp;objectID=16605" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6644482</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Despite some claims to the contrary, HR 3962 does not reflect the status quo on abortion. It fails to explicitly and clearly include the longstanding policy ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crnewswire.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=siteContent.default&amp;amp;objectID=16605&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AHIP Statement on House Passage of HR 3962</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ahip-statement-on-house-passage-of-hr-3962-69495227.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6632120</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... President and CEO of America&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), released the following statement today on House passage of HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ahip-statement-on-house-passage-of-hr-3962-69495227.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lvtsg.com/biz_news/publish/fed_gov/article_31265.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6629739</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Vegas TSG (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The analysis details new additions to the health care bureaucracy contained in the new version of the Speaker&amp;#39;s bill (HR 3962) that were not previously ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lvtsg.com/biz_news/publish/fed_gov/article_31265.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-22911-DC-Foreign-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d7-An-abortion-amendment-the-race-to-218-and-Christian-radio-on-fire" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6629738</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Today, when the House debates HR 3962, the Stupak-Pitts pro-life amendment will receive an up or down vote. Nancy Pelosi and pro-abortion Democrats buckled ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-22911-DC-Foreign-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d7-An-abortion-amendment-the-race-to-218-and-Christian-radio-on-fire&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/06/friday-free-for-all-3/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6629724</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Speaker Pelosi&amp;#39;s bill, HR 3962, requires all Americans to a purchase a minimum health care insurance plan. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/06/friday-free-for-all-3/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/56386-lobiondo+will+oppose+speaker+pelosi%E2%80%99s+healthcare+bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6629697</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Vegas TSG (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The analysis details new additions to the health care bureaucracy contained in the new version of the Speaker&amp;#39;s bill (HR 3962) that were not previously ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/56386-lobiondo+will+oppose+speaker+pelosi%E2%80%99s+healthcare+bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Americans United for Life Action Endorses a Vote for the Stupak-Ellsworth ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/americans-united-for-life-action-endorses-a-vote-for-the-stupak-ellsworth-pitts-kaptur-dahlkemper-lipinski-smith-amendment-and-sends-score-letter-to-house-members-69462797.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6621074</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As currently drafted HR 3962 fails to adequately prevent abortion coverage and funding.&amp;quot; HR 3962 explicitly allows qualifying individuals to apply their ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/americans-united-for-life-action-endorses-a-vote-for-the-stupak-ellsworth-pitts-kaptur-dahlkemper-lipinski-smith-amendment-and-sends-score-letter-to-house-members-69462797.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/health/091106_american_medical_association" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6621051</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HealthNewsDigest.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (HealthNewsDigest.com) - &#8220;The AMA hails the passage of the House health reform bill, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/health/091106_american_medical_association&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Starts Health Care Debate on Capital Hill</title>
    <link href="http://habledash.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=329:house-starts-health-care-debate-on-capital-hill&amp;amp;catid=47:newsflash&amp;amp;Itemid=65" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613721</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Habledash (satire) (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;HR 3962 provides that an individual (or a husband and wife in the case of a joint return) who does not, at any time during the taxable year, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://habledash.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=329:house-starts-health-care-debate-on-capital-hill&amp;amp;catid=47:newsflash&amp;amp;Itemid=65&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jim Cooper: Mr. Compromise!</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.nashvillescene.com/pitw/2009/11/jim_cooper_mr_compromise.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613720</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nashville Scene</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I will vote yes on HR 3962. My vote is not an endorsement of all the provisions of the bill because I find much of the bill to be deeply flawed. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.nashvillescene.com/pitw/2009/11/jim_cooper_mr_compromise.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anti-abortion movement opposes Obama&amp;#39;s health care plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-27874-Alameda-County-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Antiabortion-movement-opposes-Obamas-health-care-plan" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613717</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The anti-abortion movement has seized on Obama&amp;#39;s support of healtcare reform bill HR 3962 to put forward the claim that health care reform would result in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-27874-Alameda-County-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Antiabortion-movement-opposes-Obamas-health-care-plan&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g_v6fYJKCs_Hqan00BfjIA2Y-OiQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613714</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AFP</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Pence&amp;#39;s office described the statement as coming &amp;quot;after the Democrat Majority in the House of Representatives passed HR 3962&amp;quot; -- the bill&amp;#39;s designation. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g_v6fYJKCs_Hqan00BfjIA2Y-OiQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi: Buy health insurance or go to jail?</title>
    <link href="http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/kline/091107" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613712</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Speaker Pelosi&amp;#39;s bill, HR 3962, requires all Americans to a purchase a minimum health care insurance plan. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/kline/091107&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Schrader To Vote In Favor Of HR3962</title>
    <link href="http://www.blueoregon.com/2009/11/schrader-to-vote-in-favor-of-hr3962.html?cid=6a00d8341c2c3f53ef012875620ac7970c" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613711</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueOregon (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Schrader explained his decision in a statement on his website: Today Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) announced his support for HR 3962, the Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blueoregon.com/2009/11/schrader-to-vote-in-favor-of-hr3962.html?cid=6a00d8341c2c3f53ef012875620ac7970c&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-4285-Salt-Lake-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d7-You-passed-health-care-tonight-you-failed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613710</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Minutes before sitting down to write this the 218th vote needed to pass HR 3962. Despite throngs of citizens and fellow representatives demanding time to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-4285-Salt-Lake-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d7-You-passed-health-care-tonight-you-failed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/nov/07/ny23s-rep-bill-owens-continues-blows-press-questio/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613709</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 does have a public option written into the bill. It seems Mr. Owens has been playing flip-flop a few times withe his support of the public option in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/nov/07/ny23s-rep-bill-owens-continues-blows-press-questio/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Bill Passes House, Includes vital protections for LGBT families</title>
    <link href="http://blog.seattlepi.com/stepforward/archives/184432.asp?from=blog_last3" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613708</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle Post Intelligencer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962, by a vote of 220 to 215. Thanks to lobbying efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.seattlepi.com/stepforward/archives/184432.asp?from=blog_last3&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House passes pro-life amendment, 64 Democrats support measure</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-11470-Newport-News-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d7-House-passes-prolife-amendment-64-Democrats-support-measure" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613707</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Sixty-four Democrats sided with Republicans minutes ago to support a pro-life amendment to the health care reform bill, HR 3962. The tally was 240-194 with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-11470-Newport-News-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d7-House-passes-prolife-amendment-64-Democrats-support-measure&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gordon votes no on health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.murfreesboropost.com/gordon-votes-no-on-health-care-bill-cms-20311" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613704</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Murfreesboro Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressman Bart Gordon voted against the House health care bill (HR 3962) today, citing concerns about its ability to reduce health care costs. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.murfreesboropost.com/gordon-votes-no-on-health-care-bill-cms-20311&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AMA Has Chance to Rescind Support of HR 3962; AMA Shout-Out from Public Urges</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ama-has-chance-to-rescind-support-of-hr-3962-ama-shout-out-from-public-urges-doctors-to-answer-to-patients-not-ama-leadership-69463187.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613703</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Members of the AMA are trying a last-minute tactic to introduce an emergency resolution rescinding the AMA&amp;#39;s support of HR 3962 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ama-has-chance-to-rescind-support-of-hr-3962-ama-shout-out-from-public-urges-doctors-to-answer-to-patients-not-ama-leadership-69463187.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3962: What If You Don&amp;#39;t Have Health Insurance?</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/HR-3962-What-If-You-Dont-Have-Health-Insurance.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613701</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE One controversial section of the Affordable Health Care for America Act bill could subject individuals who &amp;quot;go bare&amp;quot; to tax filing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/HR-3962-What-If-You-Dont-Have-Health-Insurance.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://ifawebnews.com/2009/10/29/ahip-house-bill-breaks-obamas-coverage-promise-to-americans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613699</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... President and CEO of America&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), released the following statement today on House passage of HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ifawebnews.com/2009/10/29/ahip-house-bill-breaks-obamas-coverage-promise-to-americans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6709453.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613697</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HealthNewsDigest.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By J. James Rohack, mdpresident, American Medical Association (healthnewsdigest.com) - &#8220;The AMA hails the passage of the House health reform bill, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6709453.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Doctor Right: Fairy Tales</title>
    <link href="http://rightmed.blogtownhall.com/2009/11/07/fairy_tales.thtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6611008</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...tax cheat Charles Rangel, a letter on October 29, 2009. That letter included a preliminary analysis on the cost of H.R. 3962 the Affordable Health Care for America Act.&#160;The analysis concluded that-halleluiah- it will reduce the federal deficit by $104 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rightmed.blogtownhall.com/2009/11/07/fairy_tales.thtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kirkpatrick mum on health care vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;amp;subsectionID=1&amp;amp;articleID=74309" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6604719</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prescott Daily Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Ann Kirkpatrick still has not stated how she plans to vote on the health care bill (HR 3962) that could come to a House floor vote as early as this weekend. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;amp;subsectionID=1&amp;amp;articleID=74309&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Our View: Dems trade treatment for incentive pay</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091107/OPINION/911070304" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6604705</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexandria Town Talk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Consider just one part of HR 3962 -- Section 1301, the Accountable Care Organization Pilot Program. Section 1301 empowers a single political appointee, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091107/OPINION/911070304&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://yesbuthowever.com/pelosi-bill-jail-health-insurance-8136225/comment-page-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6604702</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yes, But, However! (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 is the name of a bill that is commonly known as the &#8220;Pelosi Health Care Bill&#8221; that is currently before Congress. &#8220;HR 3962 provides that an ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yesbuthowever.com/pelosi-bill-jail-health-insurance-8136225/comment-page-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House health reform proposal misses target of curbing costs</title>
    <link href="http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091107/OPINION11/911070323" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6604699</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US House of Representatives is tentatively scheduled to vote this weekend on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. It is an attempt to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091107/OPINION11/911070323&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cost Estimate for Health Care Legislation Pending in the House</title>
    <link href="http://www.lvtsg.com/biz_news/publish/fed_gov/article_31258.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6604691</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Vegas TSG (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last night CBO and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) released an estimate of the direct spending and revenue effects of HR 3962, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lvtsg.com/biz_news/publish/fed_gov/article_31258.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://usliberals.about.com/b/2009/11/06/house-health-care-bill-basics-and-key-provisions.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6702329</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newstalk 1450 KBKW</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Olympia, WA - The nation&amp;#39;s leading senior&amp;#39;s lobby, AARP, is using its considerable clout in the health care reform debate by endorsing the Affordable Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usliberals.about.com/b/2009/11/06/house-health-care-bill-basics-and-key-provisions.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://visitbulgaria.info/11746-insurance-companies-profiting-student-policies" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6632185</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 US Senate Republican Leader Mitch mcconnell of Kentucky gave a short speech on the Senate floor Monday, blasting HR 3962&#8212;The Affordable Health Care for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://visitbulgaria.info/11746-insurance-companies-profiting-student-policies&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.malaysia.msn.com/weird-news/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3694667" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6632131</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Campus Progress</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on their health care bill, HR 3962, this weekend. This is it &#8212; the time is now for our Representatives to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.malaysia.msn.com/weird-news/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3694667&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform: The House Republican Alternative</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/06/health-care-reform-the-house-republican-alternative/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6629737</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In contrast to HR 3962, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) finds that the Substitute would reduce average health insurance premiums ( by 7 to 10 percent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/06/health-care-reform-the-house-republican-alternative/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>White House Officially Endorses House Health Bill</title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/white-house-officially-endorses-house-health-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6629699</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Administration strongly supports House passage of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, a bill that represents a critical milestone in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/white-house-officially-endorses-house-health-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/06/republicans-plan-second-rally-to-defeat-health-care-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6621062</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Athens Daily Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He said House gop&amp;#39;s alternative health care bill &#8212; a proposed amendment to HR 3962 &#8212; is designed to lower health insurance premiums and the national deficit ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/06/republicans-plan-second-rally-to-defeat-health-care-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>It&amp;#39;s Friday Night, Do You Know Where Your Health Care Is?</title>
    <link href="http://airamerica.com/thenicolesandlershow/blog/11-06-2009/its-friday-night-do-you-know-where-your-health-car/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613722</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Air America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We&amp;#39;d heard that the House of Representatives would be voting on HR 3962 - Affordable Health Care For America Act - tomorrow, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://airamerica.com/thenicolesandlershow/blog/11-06-2009/its-friday-night-do-you-know-where-your-health-car/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/hispanic-caucus-warns-obama-on-immigration-language-in-health-care-bill.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613716</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Immigration Blog</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The health reform bill she&amp;#39;s bringing to the House floor Saturday, HR 3962, rewards illegal aliens with taxpayer-funded health benefits. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/hispanic-caucus-warns-obama-on-immigration-language-in-health-care-bill.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-268-Right-Side-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Democrats-taxpayerfunded-Obamacare-megabureaucracy-blueprint" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613715</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty Papers</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Probably one of the reasons why they don&amp;#39;t have the votes is because people are finding all about what&amp;#39;s in HR 3962. So lets get out the sharpest stake we ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-268-Right-Side-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Democrats-taxpayerfunded-Obamacare-megabureaucracy-blueprint&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>McMahon Saying &amp;#39;No&amp;#39; to Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dc/2009/11/mcmahon-saying-no-to-health-ca.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604729</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC&#8212;Today, Congressman Michael E. McMahon announced that he will vote no on HR 3962, the Democratic drafted Affordable Healthcare for America ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dc/2009/11/mcmahon-saying-no-to-health-ca.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reasons to oppose Democare</title>
    <link href="http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/dennis-byrne-barbershop/2009/11/reasons-to-oppose-democare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604727</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ChicagoNow (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of the reasons why the Democratic health care legislation (HR 3962) being rushed through Congress and shoved down American throats should be rejected. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/dennis-byrne-barbershop/2009/11/reasons-to-oppose-democare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Historic health-reform vote gets lots of local pressure</title>
    <link href="http://www.theolympian.com/politicsblog/story/1027777.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604725</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Olympian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The vote could take place as soon as Saturday on HR 3962. Rachel Claytor of Northwestern University&amp;#39;s graduate journalism program had this Medill News ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theolympian.com/politicsblog/story/1027777.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wilson: Blue Dogs to become &amp;#39;lap dogs&amp;#39; if they vote for healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/66707-wilson-blue-dogs-to-become-lap-dogs-if-they-vote-for-healthcare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604724</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Consequently, Blue Dogs&amp;#39; uncertainty about HR 3962, the Democrats&amp;#39; plan, has complicated the majority party&amp;#39;s whip counting process -- and conveyed to a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/66707-wilson-blue-dogs-to-become-lap-dogs-if-they-vote-for-healthcare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action alert on healthcare reform for progressives in WA-03 and WA-09</title>
    <link href="http://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2009/11/action-alert-health-care-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604722</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northwest Progressive Institute Official Blog (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Saturday, the US House of Representatives is poised to vote on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This evening, we received an urgent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2009/11/action-alert-health-care-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sheils: Bills Could Cut Group Health Rolls</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/Sheils-Bills-Could-Cut-Group-Health-Rolls.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604721</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Sheils spoke as the House appeared to be nearing a floor vote on its main health bill, HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/Sheils-Bills-Could-Cut-Group-Health-Rolls.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi to House: Let&amp;#39;s Destroy More Jobs</title>
    <link href="http://au.sys-con.com/node/1176388" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604720</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SYS-CON Media (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 is an irrational piece of legislation and we expect every member of the House who claims an allegiance to small business owners to vote against it,&amp;quot; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://au.sys-con.com/node/1176388&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfnov09/nf110709-3.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604717</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>VA Watchdog dot Org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under HR 3962, VA health care and TRICARE would be deemed &amp;quot;qualified&amp;quot; coverage. The problem with the language is that it is ambiguous and can be interpreted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfnov09/nf110709-3.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/democrat-gives-up-a-pet-issue-to-streamline-house-vote/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604713</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The single payer alternative is one of those provisions that could not be included in HR 3962, but which has generated support within the Congress and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/democrat-gives-up-a-pet-issue-to-streamline-house-vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Small business groups urge lawmakers to vote against reform</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/66693-small-business-group-urges-lawmakers-to-vote-against-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604712</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;Because HR 3962 will not lower healthcare costs and threatens our economic recovery, NFIB will consider a &amp;#39;NO&amp;#39; vote a vote in support of small business,&amp;quot; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/66693-small-business-group-urges-lawmakers-to-vote-against-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACTION ALERT: Put The Stake in Obamacare</title>
    <link href="http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2009/11/06/action-alert-put-the-stake-in/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604711</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty Papers</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Probably one of the reasons why they don&amp;#39;t have the votes is because people are finding all about what&amp;#39;s in HR 3962. So lets get out the sharpest stake we ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2009/11/06/action-alert-put-the-stake-in/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2009/11/05/Thousands-protest-healthcare-bill-in-DC/UPI-68211257451355/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604709</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CitizenLink</name>
    </author>
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 To date, the House version of the health-care bill, HR 3962, still contains direct federal funding of abortion, despite the protests of hundreds of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2009/11/05/Thousands-protest-healthcare-bill-in-DC/UPI-68211257451355/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Expensive, bloated and wasteful</title>
    <link href="http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/nov/06/expensive-bloated-and-wasteful/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604704</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Diego Union Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Unfortunately, the 1990-page HR 3962, the so-called Affordable Health Care for Americans Act of 2009, isn&amp;#39;t bipartisan, makes health care more expensive and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/nov/06/expensive-bloated-and-wasteful/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NFIB Wisconsin: US House set to vote on reform that is unhealthy for Wisconsin</title>
    <link href="http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.Iml?Article=176137" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604703</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wisbusiness.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;HR 3962 is literally the &amp;#39;how to&amp;#39; on how NOT to do healthcare reform,&#8221; Smith said. &#8220;No one needs healthcare reform more than small businesses, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.Iml?Article=176137&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.businesswire.com/news/google/20091106005775/en" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604700</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Baron Hill (D-Ind.) to vote &#8220;nay&#8221; on HR 3962, the 1990-page, $1 trillion Pelosi healthcare reform bill, which is scheduled for a vote on Saturday. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businesswire.com/news/google/20091106005775/en&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Statement of America&amp;#39;s Specialty Medicines Companies On House Health Care Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://newsblaze.com/story/2009110610370200001.pnw/topstory.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604698</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsBlaze</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 These smaller companies fear that the cumulative effect of a host of provisions in HR 3962 will hinder their efforts to bring new medicines to market. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsblaze.com/story/2009110610370200001.pnw/topstory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8344449.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604697</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Administration strongly supports House passage of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, a bill that represents a critical milestone in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8344449.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wilson to support health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/520760.html?nav=5008" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604696</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With those goals having been met, I am proud to announce my support for HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act,&amp;quot; he said. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/520760.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/06/pelosis-procedural-plan-to-pass-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604695</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Today at 2pm the House Rules Committee will meet to consider the rule for HR 3962 , the Affordable Health Care for America Act. As of this morning 104 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/06/pelosis-procedural-plan-to-pass-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Matheson to vote against Health Care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.abc4.com/content/news/state/story/Matheson-to-vote-against-Health-Care-bill/Og8zpP7AF0qC-eMbmChkhQ.cspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604694</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ABC 4</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON (ABC 4 News) - Congressman Jim Matheson said he will vote against HR 3962 when it comes to the floor. Matheson cited several issues that call for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abc4.com/content/news/state/story/Matheson-to-vote-against-Health-Care-bill/Og8zpP7AF0qC-eMbmChkhQ.cspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Catholic Advocacy Organizations Unite to Ask Catholic Politicians to Reject HR ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.earnedmedia.org/onug1104.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604693</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 puts the character of our nation at risk. When medical care is allowed to be hijacked by the ideological programs of the extreme left, not only will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earnedmedia.org/onug1104.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nancy Pelosi Owes Joe Wilson an Apology</title>
    <link href="http://cis.org/edwards/hr3962" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604692</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Immigration Blog</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The health reform bill she&amp;#39;s bringing to the House floor Saturday, HR 3962, rewards illegal aliens with taxpayer-funded health benefits. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cis.org/edwards/hr3962&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman speaks out against HR 3962</title>
    <link href="http://www.athensreview.com/local/local_story_309214941.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604690</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Athens Daily Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He said House gop&amp;#39;s alternative health care bill &#8212; a proposed amendment to HR 3962 &#8212; is designed to lower health insurance premiums and the national deficit ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.athensreview.com/local/local_story_309214941.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-20911-Atlanta-Weight-Loss-Examiner~y2009m11d6-House-Bill-HR-3962-takes-aim-at-restaurants-and-vending-machines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604689</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Alex Brandon Deep down in the House version of the Health Care Bill, HR 3962, in section 2572 on page 1510 it is revealed that, should the bill be ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-20911-Atlanta-Weight-Loss-Examiner~y2009m11d6-House-Bill-HR-3962-takes-aim-at-restaurants-and-vending-machines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/06/politics/main5557442.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604687</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, all 2000 pages of it, is the healthcare reform bill that has been discussed at length for the past several months. Right now, the Democrats and the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/06/politics/main5557442.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Albany AARP office praises HR 3962</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbs6albany.com/news/house-1268168-bill-saturday.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6740543</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WRGB</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the largest lobbying group in the country, when the organization endorsed the bill, known as the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbs6albany.com/news/house-1268168-bill-saturday.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE5A44C020091105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6632122</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WRGB</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the largest lobbying group in the country, when the organization endorsed the bill, known as the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE5A44C020091105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi&amp;#39;s Reform Bill Establishes Waiting List</title>
    <link href="http://thebulletin.us/articles/2009/11/05/top_stories/doc4af33c4ab7d5d380155753.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604726</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Bulletin</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the Democrats&amp;#39; health insurance reform bill, to be voted on this week by Congress, contains a provision ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thebulletin.us/articles/2009/11/05/top_stories/doc4af33c4ab7d5d380155753.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3962 grants the power to ration healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=753468" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604718</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OneNewsNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California) is promising a vote on HR 3962, the Affordable Healthcare for America Act, by the end of this week. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=753468&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AIA: New Health Bill Antitrust Provision May Be A Trap</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/AIA-New-Health-Bill-Antitrust-Provision-May-Be-A-Trap.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604716</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- An antitrust provision added to HR 3962 earlier this week looks harmless, but it could cause big problems. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/AIA-New-Health-Bill-Antitrust-Provision-May-Be-A-Trap.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>List of New Tax Hikes in &amp;quot;Managers&amp;#39; Amendment&amp;quot; to HR 3962</title>
    <link href="http://atr.org/list-new-tax-hikes-inbr-managers-a4163" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604714</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Tax Reform</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Of most interest to taxpayers is the list of new or modified tax increases in the amendment. Here they are (all are on page 14 of the managers&amp;#39; amendment): ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://atr.org/list-new-tax-hikes-inbr-managers-a4163&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Neurosurgeons` Stand Firm: Protect Patient Access, Limit Government Intrusion</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS13032+06-Nov-2009+BW20091106" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604710</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 New House Healthcare Reform Bill, HR 3962, Missing Key Ingredients for True Reform WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)-- American Association of Neurological ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS13032+06-Nov-2009+BW20091106&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Media Availability: Former American Medical Association President, Dr. Donald ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS246734+05-Nov-2009+BW20091105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604707</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of HR 3962, the AMA announced their support today for concurrent passage of HR 3962 and HR 3961, US House of Representatives health system reform bills. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS246734+05-Nov-2009+BW20091105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FAIR Joins Members of Congress in Press Conference Supporting Amendments to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS262334+05-Nov-2009+PRN20091105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604706</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Like the earlier version of the legislation, HR 3962 contains gaping loopholes in eligibility verification procedures that would allow illegal aliens to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS262334+05-Nov-2009+PRN20091105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE5A44C020091106" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604688</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WRGB</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the largest lobbying group in the country, when the organization endorsed the bill, known as the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE5A44C020091106&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Watchdog group opposes House health bill</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2009/11/watchdog-group-opposes-house-health-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6604733</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>USA Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In an alert to its members today, the group says: &amp;quot;HR 3962 would also inflict a whole host of new taxes and costly mandates on individuals and businesses as ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2009/11/watchdog-group-opposes-house-health-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reed: Health care legislation would create bureaucratic nightmare</title>
    <link href="http://www.stargazette.com/article/20091104/NEWS01/911040357" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6604732</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Elmira Star-Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 During his weekly teleconference with media, Corning Mayor Tom Reed said he has read the nearly 2000-page legislation -- HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20091104/NEWS01/911040357&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Copy of health care bill is available at library</title>
    <link href="http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/stories/2009/2009/110309_WEB_health_care_bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6604728</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marshall News Messenger</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Marshallites can peruse a hard copy of the national health care bill &amp;quot;HR 3962 &#8212; Affordable Health Care for Americans Act&amp;quot; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/stories/2009/2009/110309_WEB_health_care_bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CCAGW Urges Its Members to Oppose the House Healthcare Debacle</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS213097+04-Nov-2009+BW20091104" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6604715</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What`s more, President Obama has said that his healthcare `reform` will cut costs in the long run, but CBO`s preliminary analysis of HR 3962 found that the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS213097+04-Nov-2009+BW20091104&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Countdown to Friday on Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34268" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6577851</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...remaining before the vote -- the so-called &#8220;manager&#8217;s amendment of final changes -- was revealed last night. The &#8220;Amendment to H.R.3962 Offered by Mr. Dingell of Michigan,&#8221; otherwise known as the Manager&#8217;s Amendment, is out and up online.&#160; De&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34268&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Top Ten Tax Increases Included in HR 3962</title>
    <link href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2622977/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6604723</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading Markets (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Nov 03, 2009 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- SBCOE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- 1. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2622977/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2009/10/2009103164332709367.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6604701</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s HR 3962 could be voted on as soon as Thursday this week. Eagle Forum has scoured the pages and found it contains the following provisions: ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2009/10/2009103164332709367.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/11/3/1820/-This-Week-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6564323</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thompson (MS) &#8211; Homeland Security) (Subject to a Rule) HR 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act (Rep. Dingell &#8211; Energy and Commerce/Ways and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/11/3/1820/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Schauer backs new House health insurance bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedailyreporter.com/news/x1156073441/Schauer-backs-new-House-health-insurance-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6564311</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coldwater Daily Reporter</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Mark Schauer, D-Battle Creek, is in support of a new House version advanced last week, HR 3962. &#8220;For consumers, this bill guarantees everyone access to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailyreporter.com/news/x1156073441/Schauer-backs-new-House-health-insurance-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2009/11/heres_the_democrats_1900-page.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6564308</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gloucester County Times - NJ.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 LoBiondo said he just received the updated version of HR-3962 a Democrat-proposed bill known as The Affordable Health Care for America Act on Friday. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2009/11/heres_the_democrats_1900-page.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/01/changing-numbers-make-meaning-even-more-elusive/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6564300</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 You&amp;#39;d think wrong Look closely at the latest House bill, HR 3962. This 1990-page beast contains all the problematic issues Americans had with HR 3200 -- and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/01/changing-numbers-make-meaning-even-more-elusive/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: House Unveils Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/archives/2009/11/weekly-industry-crib-sheet-110209-house-of-representatives-health-care-bill-unveiled.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564342</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ThomasNet Industrial News Room (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, HR 3962, would broadly expand Medicaid, the state-federal insurance program for the poor, and offer subsidies to moderate-income Americans to buy ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/archives/2009/11/weekly-industry-crib-sheet-110209-house-of-representatives-health-care-bill-unveiled.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House healthcare legislation would help small businesses</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/opinion/letters/65969-house-healthcare-legislation-would-help-small-businesses" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564339</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Mr. Young&amp;#39;s article does not reflect the perspective of small-business owners who will gain the most from HR 3962. Those same businesses also stand to lose ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/opinion/letters/65969-house-healthcare-legislation-would-help-small-businesses&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://adage.com/article?article_id=140138" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564337</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AdAge.com (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 First noted on Politico.com, the mandate is Section 2572, buried deep within HR 3962, a 1990-page document. The clause requires that any &amp;quot;restaurant or ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://adage.com/article?article_id=140138&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CMA Doctors Label House Bill an &amp;#39;Overdose&amp;#39; that Threatens Patient-Physician ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8019712005.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564336</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the nation&amp;#39;s largest faith-based association of physicians, today said that the 2000-page healthcare overhaul bill (HR 3962) introduced in the House of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8019712005.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/obama_healt_care_doctors/2009/11/01/280124.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564322</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsMax.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The HR 3962 reform bill that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled last week would provide billions in medical-education grants. Some of those grants would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/obama_healt_care_doctors/2009/11/01/280124.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.pizzamarketplace.com/article.php?id=16330" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564318</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vending Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Oct. 29, House Democratic leaders unveiled the &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;quot; (HR 3962), which includes that requirement. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pizzamarketplace.com/article.php?id=16330&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update November 2, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911037118/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-november-2-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564317</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) introduced the latest version of the House health care bill, The Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911037118/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-november-2-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Fattah Will Vote for Affordable Health Care Act: &amp;#39;Wait Almost Over for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS174554+02-Nov-2009+PRN20091102" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564316</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) issues the following statement concerning HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act: ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS174554+02-Nov-2009+PRN20091102&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CSEA action in San Francisco at Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s office on Election Day</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-28077-SF-Fiftysomething-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m11d2-CSEA-action-in-San-Francisco-at-Nancy-Pelosis-office-on-Election-Day" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564313</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CSEA is concerned that the consolidated House Healthcare bill (HR 3962), released by Pelosi this week, did not include a key amendment crafted by Rep. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-28077-SF-Fiftysomething-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m11d2-CSEA-action-in-San-Francisco-at-Nancy-Pelosis-office-on-Election-Day&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Health Care Bill Has Death Panels, Tax-Funded Assisted Suicide Promotion</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/bio2988.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564312</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The new bill, HR 3962, contains direct taxpayer-funded promotion of assisted suicide in the states where it is currently legal. HR 3962 contains two clear ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/bio2988.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Welch to hold &amp;quot;telephone town hall&amp;quot; on health-care reform tonight</title>
    <link href="http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20091102/NEWS02/91102005/Welch-to-hold--telephone-town-hall--on-health-care-reform-tonight" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564310</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BurlingtonFreePress.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Peter Welch will hold a statewide telephone town hall meeting tonight to discuss the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20091102/NEWS02/91102005/Welch-to-hold--telephone-town-hall--on-health-care-reform-tonight&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Yarmuth Expects Healthcare Legislation This Year</title>
    <link href="http://www.wfpl.org/2009/11/02/yarmuth-expects-healthcare-legislation-this-year/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564309</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WFPL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962 was introduced last Friday. After a three day reading period it will go to the floor of the House. Third District Congressman John Yarmuth of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wfpl.org/2009/11/02/yarmuth-expects-healthcare-legislation-this-year/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5606.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564307</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Following the unveiling of the Pelosi bill, HR 3962, late last week, the number now stands at 54 percent opposed and 42 percent who favor the legislation. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5606.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/03/AR2009110300147.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564306</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pharma Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Measures in the current House version of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), which was unveiled by Speaker Nancy Pelosi late last week, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/03/AR2009110300147.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>States Lose Control, Families Lose Choices Under Obamacare&amp;#39;s Medicaid Expansion</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/02/states-lose-control-families-lose-choices-under-obamacares-medicaid-expansion/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564305</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Speaker Pelosi&amp;#39;s mammoth health legislation, HR 3962, includes the largest Medicaid expansion in history, adding as many as 18 million people to the program ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/02/states-lose-control-families-lose-choices-under-obamacares-medicaid-expansion/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FSA Backers Map House Health Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/FSA-Backers-Map-House-Health-Bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564304</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE The Employers Council on Flexible Compensation says HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act bill, includes sections ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/11/Pages/FSA-Backers-Map-House-Health-Bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>gop&amp;#39;s ears closed</title>
    <link href="http://www.spokesman.com/letters/2009/nov/02/mcmorris-rodgers-protecting-corporations-not-peopl/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564303</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Spokesman Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Thursday, House Minority Leader John Boehner, surrounded by other party members, criticized HR 3962 and accused the opposing party of not listening to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spokesman.com/letters/2009/nov/02/mcmorris-rodgers-protecting-corporations-not-peopl/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mcknights.com/house-bill-would-offer-some-medicaid-funding-to-nursing-homes-reduce-medicare-market-basket/article/156722/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564302</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EurekAlert (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Dr. Stubbs noted that HR 3962 will invest $57 billion to increase Medicaid payments to primary care physicians so that they are no less than the comparable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcknights.com/house-bill-would-offer-some-medicaid-funding-to-nursing-homes-reduce-medicare-market-basket/article/156722/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Bob Etheridge to hold health-care conference call for all Second District ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.theselmanews.com/link.asp?smenu=74&amp;amp;twindow=&amp;amp;sdetail=1519&amp;amp;mad=&amp;amp;wpage=1&amp;amp;skeyword=&amp;amp;sidate=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6564332</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Selma News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... about their health care concerns, and update them on health care reform legislation, HR 3962, introduced in the House of Representatives last Thursday. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theselmanews.com/link.asp?smenu=74&amp;amp;twindow=&amp;amp;sdetail=1519&amp;amp;mad=&amp;amp;wpage=1&amp;amp;skeyword=&amp;amp;sidate=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The House Cloakroom: Nov. 2 &#8211; 6</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/01/the-house-cloakroom-nov-2-%E2%80%93-6/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6564326</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As early as Thursday the HR 3962, the new 1990 page health care bill could be on the House floor. Heritage Analyst Nina Owcharenko outlines five major ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/01/the-house-cloakroom-nov-2-%E2%80%93-6/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Barton wants hearing with Sebelius, CBO before vote</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/homenews/house/65785-rep-barton-wants-hearing-with-sebelius-cbo-director-before-health-vote" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6564319</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;The new legislation, HR 3962, creates a government-run health plan where the Secretary of HHS would be permitted to negotiate rates with providers. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/homenews/house/65785-rep-barton-wants-hearing-with-sebelius-cbo-director-before-health-vote&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your Destiny Now, Edited by Miguel Diocuore Ph.D.: Don't waste your pain</title>
    <link href="http://diocuore.blogtownhall.com/2009/11/01/dont_waste_your_pain.thtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6548025</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...President Obama's health-care &quot;reform.&quot; While abortion was not specifically mentioned in earlier bills under consideration, H.R.3962, unveiled by Nancy Pelosi this week, does in fact state abortion is to be covered. Concerns are mounting that whatever t&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://diocuore.blogtownhall.com/2009/11/01/dont_waste_your_pain.thtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/01/gop-takes-wait-and-see-tack-on-health/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-30:/commentary/6564325</id>
    <updated>2009-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Green Bay Press Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Kagen, D-Appleton, said the House is expected to begin debate on the 1990-page bill, HR 3962, next week. Kagen, a doctor who operated an allergy clinic ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/01/gop-takes-wait-and-see-tack-on-health/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Social Engineering in the Guise of Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200910317086/politics-and-economics/social-engineering-in-the-guise-of-health-care-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-30:/commentary/6564315</id>
    <updated>2009-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Section 1904 of Speaker Pelosi&amp;#39;s new bill HR 3962 With the help of some great research from some hill folks here is a list of some of the problems in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200910317086/politics-and-economics/social-engineering-in-the-guise-of-health-care-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Democrats unveil 1900 page healthcare bill HR 3962</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-28168-Hillsborough-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Democrats-unveil-1900-page-healthcare-bill-HR-3962" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6613713</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill known as HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, is 1900 pages long, stands nearly 9 inches tall and weighs 19 pounds. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-28168-Hillsborough-County-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Democrats-unveil-1900-page-healthcare-bill-HR-3962&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/8332253.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6604708</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill known as HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, is 1900 pages long, stands nearly 9 inches tall and weighs 19 pounds. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/8332253.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Latest Reform Bill Would Revise HIPAA Standards, Track Medical Devices</title>
    <link href="http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/10/30/latest-reform-bill-would-revise-hipaa-standards-track-medical-devices.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564344</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iHealthBeat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Thursday, House Democratic leaders unveiled a merged health care reform bill (HR 3962) that includes provisions to streamline HIPAA transaction standards ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/10/30/latest-reform-bill-would-revise-hipaa-standards-track-medical-devices.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Etheridge to hold town hall via phone on health care</title>
    <link href="http://sanfordherald.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Etheridge+to+hold+town+hall+via+phone+on+health+care%20&amp;amp;id=4227257&amp;amp;instance=latest_articles" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564343</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sanford Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... to &#8220;hear from constituents about health care concerns and update them on HR 3962,&#8221; which was introduced in the US House of Representatives on Thursday. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sanfordherald.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Etheridge+to+hold+town+hall+via+phone+on+health+care%20&amp;amp;id=4227257&amp;amp;instance=latest_articles&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Putnam asks constituents to review new health-care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.newschief.com/article/20091030/NEWS/910305027/1021?Title=Putnam-asks-constituents-to-review-legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564338</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Chief</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In a news release, Putnam noted that the new legislation (HR 3962) is nearly twice as long as an earlier plan the Democratic majority in the House had ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newschief.com/article/20091030/NEWS/910305027/1021?Title=Putnam-asks-constituents-to-review-legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Schwarzenegger Strays From GOP Criticism of House Reform Measure</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/10/30/schwarzenegger-strays-from-gop-criticism-of-house-reform-measure.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564334</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Following the release of the House&amp;#39;s merged health care reform legislation (HR 3962), Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) struck a different note than his ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/10/30/schwarzenegger-strays-from-gop-criticism-of-house-reform-measure.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;Death Panels&amp;quot; Return: House Bill Has Potential Physician-Assisted Suicide ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/oct/09103018.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564331</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Section 240 of HR 3962 &amp;quot;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;quot; requires insurance companies offering a &amp;quot;qualified health benefits plan&amp;quot; on the health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/oct/09103018.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>PIA Against &amp;#39;Navigators&amp;#39; Aspect Of House Health Reform Plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2009/10/Pages/PIA-Against-Navigators-Aspect-Of-House-HC-Reform-Plan.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564329</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At the same time, the American Benefits Council also was critical of the bill, &#8220;The Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2009/10/Pages/PIA-Against-Navigators-Aspect-Of-House-HC-Reform-Plan.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>STUPAK STATEMENT ON HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE</title>
    <link href="http://www.michnews.org/2009/10/stupak-statement-on-health-care-reform-legislation-introduced-in-the-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564328</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;I am still in the process of reading HR 3962, but I am pleased to see the bill includes a negotiated rate for Medicare reimbursement and shifts how ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michnews.org/2009/10/stupak-statement-on-health-care-reform-legislation-introduced-in-the-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17336-Midland-County-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m10d30-The-Horror-of-It-All--Congress-the-Founders-and-Stephen-King" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564327</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US House of Representatives has just posted on the internet its health care overhaul bill, HR 3962, &#8220;To provide affordable, quality health care for all ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17336-Midland-County-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m10d30-The-Horror-of-It-All--Congress-the-Founders-and-Stephen-King&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pro-Life News: House, Health Care, Abortion, Pelosi, Assisted Suicide, New ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nb234.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564324</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The new bill, HR 3962, is very similar to the House Energy and Commerce Committee version of the prior bill, HR 3200, as it replicates the Capps amendment ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nb234.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Domestic Violence Provisions Included in Healthcare Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.msmagazine.com/news/uswirestory.asp?ID=12042" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564321</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ms. Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... announced that two of her provisions regarding domestic violence are included in the final version of the healthcare reform bill, HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.msmagazine.com/news/uswirestory.asp?ID=12042&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/30/opinion/30krugman.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564314</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
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 Very soon, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on legislation ( HR 3962). That 1990 page bill, if enacted, will have an unprecedented impact on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/30/opinion/30krugman.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-10-29-voa27.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564301</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill known as HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, is 1900 pages long, stands nearly 9 inches tall and weighs 19 pounds. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-10-29-voa27.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Health Care Reform Bill Includes Important Provisions for the Territories</title>
    <link href="http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=1313:house-health-care-reform-bill-includes-important-provisions-for-the-territories&amp;amp;catid=50:homepage-slideshow-rokstories" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6564348</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pacific News Center</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Affordable Health Care for America Act, HR 3962, was introduced in the US House of Representatives Thursday. The legislation is sponsored by Congressman ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=1313:house-health-care-reform-bill-includes-important-provisions-for-the-territories&amp;amp;catid=50:homepage-slideshow-rokstories&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://airamerica.com/thenicolesandlershow/blog/10-29-2009/health-care-reform-not-dead-yet/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6564347</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Air America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Nancy Pelosi today released the final House bill, HR 3962 The Affordable Health Care for America Act, which includes a less than robust public option. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://airamerica.com/thenicolesandlershow/blog/10-29-2009/health-care-reform-not-dead-yet/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The new health care reform bill includes &#8220;&#8221;No child left unimmunized against ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.marketwatch.com/cody/2009/10/29/the-new-health-care-reform-bill-includes-no-child-left-unimmunized-against-influenza-program/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6564345</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Does this have any place in a bill that&amp;#39;s supposed to be about the health care reform that this country so badly needs? Link to HR 3962 - Affordable Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.marketwatch.com/cody/2009/10/29/the-new-health-care-reform-bill-includes-no-child-left-unimmunized-against-influenza-program/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thinkprogress.org/2009/10/29/house-bill-domestic/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6564340</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Think Progress</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This morning, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) unveiled the re-tooled Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thinkprogress.org/2009/10/29/house-bill-domestic/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17336-Midland-County-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m10d29-The-health-care-bill-is-out" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6564335</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3962, the House bill (&#8220;To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17336-Midland-County-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m10d29-The-health-care-bill-is-out&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pro-Life News: House Health Care Bill Pro-Abortion, Obama, Gallup, New Jersey ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nb233.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6564333</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The legislation combines three pro-abortion versions of the same bill and has been renumbered as HR 3962. Democrats hope to bring the measure to the House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nb233.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Blue Dogs demand deficit, cost-curve answers</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/glennthrush/1009/Blue_Dogs_demand_deficit_costcurve_answers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6564330</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... have sent a long list of detailed questions to the Congressional Budget Office in hopes of determining if HR 3962 passes pay-go muster. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/blogs/glennthrush/1009/Blue_Dogs_demand_deficit_costcurve_answers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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