Democrats Link Student Aid Bill To Health Care Bill For Reconciliation Vote

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Democrats Link Student Aid Bill To Health Care Bill For Reconciliation Vote

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/12/democrats-link-student-ai_n_497686.html

DAVID ESPO | 03/12/10 11:39 PM

WASHINGTON — Under White House pressure to act swiftly, House and Senate Democratic leaders reached for agreement Friday on President Barack Obama's health care bill, sweetened suddenly by fresh billions for student aid and a sense that breakthroughs are at hand.

"It won't be long," before lawmakers vote, predicted Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She said neither liberals' disappointment over the lack of a government health care option nor a traditional mistrust of the Senate would prevent passage in the House.

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