Democrats Say They Have Votes To Pass Healthcare

Democrats say they have votes to pass healthcare

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the House of Representatives said on Saturday they had secured enough support to pass a sweeping healthcare overhaul and would dump a controversial plan to avoid a direct vote on the Senate bill.

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