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WHIP COUNT: House Democrats’ positions on healthcare reform bill

The Hill's survey of House Democrats' positions on healthcare reform legislation. Read more...

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Joe Biden still has one foot in the Senate; may be key to healthcare

Biden does not attend the weekly lunches in the Senate but, he’s constantly on the phone and in the gym with members. Read more...

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Dems on healthcare

The following are the results of The Hill’s survey.

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Dem plan to twin healthcare and student lending complicates vote

Senate Democratic leaders have decided to pair an overhaul of federal student lending with healthcare reform, according to a Democratic official familiar with negotiations. Read more...

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Flake to offer measure on earmark guidelines

Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) is trying to refocus public scrutiny on earmarks after a rash of scandals has plagued Democrats

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Rep. Levin known as trade critic, but his record on the issue is more complicated

The interim chairman of the Ways and Means Committee has been a leader in the Democratic Caucus on trade for years. Read more..

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Pelosi puts two distracting issues aside to press forward on health

Last week, the Dem Caucus was fractured over the $15 billion jobs bill and ethics questions-- now back to healthcare. Read more...

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