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      <excerpt>...jobless Americans. The House voted 403-12 to pass the legislation, which on Wednesday had won 98-0 Senate approval. Reps. Jeff Flake, Trent Franks and John Shadegg were among the 12 &quot;no&quot; votes. The measure, signed Friday by President Barack Obama, would</excerpt>
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      <excerpt>...whether the public insurance option covers abortions. From left, Rep. John Fleming, R-La., Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., on Wednesday announce an amendment to the House version of health reform legislat</excerpt>
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