Obama lobbies wavering Democrats on health care - Washington Times: "President Obama and top Democrats set out Thursday to thwart defections and solidify support for their health care overhaul bill, focusing on skeptical rank-and-file House Democrats antsy about voting for the unpopular measure and then having to fend off Republican attacks in the midterm elections.
A dozen House Democrats who supported the bill in the House said they'll vote against Mr. Obama's plan unless strong abortion restrictions are inserted. Others question whether the Senate bill, the basis of the president's plan, will do enough to stem rising health care costs or address regional disparities on Medicare rates.
Nearly 20 House Democrats were called to back-to-back White House meetings with Mr. Obama in which he told the rank and file that 'to maintain a strong presidency, we need to pass this bill,' said Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, Arizona Democrat and co-chairman of the Progressive Caucus."
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