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Abortion Amendment Passes

House votes 240-194 for a strict ban on abortion subsidies in health bill. Permalink

Whipper-in-Chief

After meeting for nearly an hour with House Dems Saturday, Obama says it's time for Congress to "answer the call of history" and pass health care. Permalink

"We Will Pass Health Care Reform"

Pelosi says Obama's visit inspired Dems, expects passage of the bill in the House later in the day. Plus: There was also some spontaneous chanting of "fired up, ready to go" from members as he walked out. POOL REPORT: Here. Permalink

Republicans Try to Stymie Health Care Win for Democrats

Almost unanimously vote against helth care reform bill in the House, with the measure squeaking by 220-215. Permalink

Praise for Fort Hood

Obama says in weekly address training designed to keep U.S. forces safe abroad prevented further deaths and ended the rampage at Fort Hood. Click above to watch. Permalink

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Wednesday, November 25

    • 10:30 am
    • President Obama receives the presidential daily briefing
    • 11:35 am
    • President Obama participates in turkey pardoning ceremony
    • Afternoon
    • First Family participates in a service event in the Washington, D.C. area

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