White House Stands By August Goal For Healthcare

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Sun, 07/19/2009 - 6:35am

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House budget director Peter Orszag said on Sunday the administration was sticking with its goal of having the Senate and House of Representatives pass their versions of a healthcare overhaul bill before they break for their August recess.

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