Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote

Nov 7th, 2009 - Boston

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Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote

WASHINGTON—House Democrats have cleared an impasse over abortion that has been holding up a vote on sweeping health care legislation.

A vote is expected on Saturday -- after President Barack Obama makes a late morning trip to the Capitol to make one final pitch for the legislation.

According to Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan, he and other abortion opponents will be given a chance to insert tougher abortion restrictions into the legislation during debate on the House floor.

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