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Healthcare reform would lower deficit by $130 billion over 10 years

House leaders made that announcement about the healthcare reform legislation, citing a forthcoming report from the Congressional Budget Office.
How two little-known offices will shape healthcare reform

As efforts to pass healthcare reform progress, more responsibilities are being placed on the Congressional Budget Office and the Senate Parliamentarian's Office – two institutions famous for their devotion to fairness and attention to detail.
Healthcare reform: 'Fixes' to bills are first major hurdle

House and Senate still have to work out tough issues on healthcare reform, including funding and abortion. The devil could be in the details – including 'fixes' House members want made to the Senate bill.
Lawmakers gear up for healthcare summit meeting

President Obama and members of Congress are scheduled to meet Feb. 25 to work toward a bipartisan agreement on healthcare. But Republicans say prior legislative work should be scrapped, and meanwhile this year's elections are fast approaching.
Senate Democrats backpedal on health insurance mandate

Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee reduced penalties for those without health insurance, but not as much as Republicans want.
Senate panel defeats public healthcare option. Is it dead?

Backers of the public option will draw hope from the vote, which was closer than expected. But tough healthcare negotiations lie ahead.
How Washington lobbyists peddle power

The equivalent of six health-care lobbyists for every member of Congress are registered for this year's biggest political battle.
Town-hall meetings: facing voter wrath on healthcare

Healthcare forums evoked anger, but there was constructive dialogue, too.