Hagan, Burr express concern over health care funding
The Democratic-controlled House on Saturday narrowly passed the health care reform legislation, 220-215, but the road ahead in the Senate promises to be rocky. North Carolina senators Kay Hagan and Richard Burr both expressed concern Sunday over paying for the $1.2 trillion bill.
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Split N.C. delegation votes 8-5 against health care billEight of North Carolina's 13 representatives – three Democrats and five Republicans – voted against the health care overhaul bill approved by the House of Representatives Saturday.
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Landmark health bill passes House on close voteThe Democratic-controlled House has narrowly passed landmark health care reform legislation, handing President Barack Obama a hard won victory on his signature domestic priority.
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Rand departure will shake up Senate leadershipThe departure of Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand departure will shake up the chamber's leadership. It could also mean also foretells the potential for a more populist and liberal leadership team under Senate leader Marc Basnight.
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- House health care overhaul faces Senate stone wall
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