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Return to Health NewsObama's healthcare summit sets stage for end-game
 Mon, Feb 8 2010, 6:34 PM EST on Bester News  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's call for a healthcare summit including both his fellow Democrats and Republicans sets the stage for a final push to get stalled legislation through Congress, but skeptical Republicans said on Monday the only solution is to start over. |
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