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I'd Vote for Health Bill: Frist

Obama's reforms are a step in the right direction, former Senate majority leader says

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 2, 2009 6:14 PM CDT

(Newser) – Health care reform legislation has the unexpected support of a prominent physician: former Senate Republican leader Bill Frist. If he were still in politics, “I would end up voting for it," Frist said. The surgeon also blamed some Republicans for not engaging seriously... Read full story »

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