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  • AP Sources: Dem Health bill to get AARP backing

    11/04/2009 1:28:45 PM PST · by Free ThinkerNY · 32 replies · 924+ views
    Associated Press ^ | Nov. 4, 2009 | ERICA WERNER and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR
    WASHINGTON (AP) - In a coup for House Democrats, AARP will endorse sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote, officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday. An endorsement from the seniors' lobby was critical when then-President George W. Bush pushed the Medicare prescription drug benefit through a closely divided Congress in 2003. House Democratic leaders are hoping it will work the same political magic for them as they strive to deliver on President Barack Obama's signature issue. An announcement from the 40-million member group is expected Thursday, said officials with knowledge of the group's decision. They...