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House poised to pass historic health care legislation
By David Lightman | McClatchy Newspapers
With a personal push from President Barack Obama, the House was headed toward passage Saturday of historic health care legislation that would guarantee virtually all Americans access to care. Democratic leaders were expecting a final vote on the bill after a last-minute deal with abortion opponents would limit the possibility federal funds could be used for elective abortions. » read more
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By Kevin Yamamura | Sacramento Bee
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina announced Wednesday that she will run for U.S. Senate in a Republican bid to unseat Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer next year. Fiorina, 55, launched her official Senate campaign in an op-ed in the Orange County Register, and planned a town-hall event at Earth Friendly Products, a maker of cleaning supplies based in Orange County, later Wednesday. She had explored the Senate race for months. » read more
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