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Struggling for final health care votes

‘VERY CLOSE’ — In this Oct. 29 photo, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland speaks during a news conference about health care on Capitol Hill in Washington. "We're very close" to having enough votes to prevail, said Hoyer of the health care reform bill Friday, although he added a scheduled vote today could slip by a day or two. -- Associated Press
November 7, 2009

WASHINGTON — Amid intense lobbying by the Obama administration, House Democratic leaders struggled Friday for the final votes needed to pass sweeping health care legislation, offering fresh concessions to abortion opponents and working to ease concerns among Hispanic holdouts.

‘‘We’re very close’’ to having enough votes to prevail, said Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland, although he added a scheduled vote today could slip by a day or two and sought to pin the blame on possible Republican delaying tactics.

‘‘Nice try, Rep.

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Trinity to limit visitors starting Monday

November 7, 2009

STEUBENVILLE — Visits to Trinity Health System buildings will be limited beginning Monday in an effort to fight the H1N1 flu.

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Laying down a roof

November 7, 2009

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State auditor seeks recovery from Mingo

November 7, 2009

MINGO JUNCTION — Auditor of State Mary Taylor is seeking financial recovery from the village in a combined amount of $696.96 for two purchases she says were not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

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