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Baucus expects health reform bill soon

Sep. 5, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee chairman said Friday that he expects to have health care overhaul legislation ready "soon," as President Obama spends some vacation time reaching out to liberal Democrats concerned about the public insurance option. The six negotiating members of the panel,...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa