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Democrats Raise Alarms Over Health Bill Costs

Nov. 10, 2009
Health economists say it is impossible to know whether the bills would meet cost-cutting goals, and many are skeptical that they even come close.
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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