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Interest groups weigh in on reform: AHIP opposes it; Unions offer support
Politico: With the clock ticking toward an important health reform vote, major interest groups "are drawing lines in the sand and warning lawmakers that their vote will leave a mark. The groups are blasting a final round of ads into targeted districts ... and, in some cases, are threatening to support — and, more important, fund — challengers if members of Congress vote the wrong way.

Ag groups support resolutions opposing EPA's greenhouse gas regulation plan
The National Cotton Council coordinated a letter, signed by 175 agricultural organizations, to Reps. Joe Barton (R-TX) and Ike Skelton (D-MO) acknowledging support of the legislators' actions against a greenhouse gas regulation plan. The two legislators have introduced resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act regarding the EPA's decision to move forward on regulating carbon ...

Groups Target Undecideds as House Health Vote Nears (Update2)
March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Groups on both sides of the health- care debate took to the airwaves, the phones and the streets to try to woo a small number of lawmakers in advance of tomorrow’s landmark vote in the U.S. House.

Groups protest after quit order
Community groups using Radford Unity Complex in Nottingham protest in the city centre over being told to move out.

AMA, AARP announce support for health care legislation
The New York Times Prescriptions Blog reports: "In a major end-game endorsement for Democrats, the American Medical Association, which represents the nation's doctors, reiterated its support for the health care legislation on Friday. The announcement was immediately hailed by the White House. ... While some groups like the United States Chamber of Commerce are openly fighting the legislation, it ...

Ellsworth to support health bill
INDIANAPOLIS #8212; Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth said Friday he will vote for the health care overhaul bill and was swayed to support the contentious legislation in part because it maintains restrictions on federal funding for abortion.

Democrats Gain Support as They Move on Health Vote (Update4)
March 19 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. House Democrats, who cleared a big hurdle in their effort to overhaul the health-care system by producing compromise legislation, are picking up fresh support for a showdown vote this weekend.

School budget roundtable draws a big crowd
Discussion groups want support for the arts, cuts in transportation and administration, By Vicki Botta

Support for health care overhaul slowly growing
WASHINGTON - Slowly but steadily, support is building behind President Barack Obama's health care legislation in the House, the result of intense lobbying and politically targeted changes aimed at reassuring waverers and winning over critics.

Ellsworth annouces support for health care plan
U.S. Rep Brad Ellsworth has announced he will support the health care bill moving through Congress.