A memo obtained by former Bush political aide Karl Rove’s American Crossroads reveals his plan to kill any jobs bill in Congress before the 2012 presidential election: Vilify union workers.
Also, House Democrats reached agreement Wednesday on key elements of a health care bill that would vastly alter America’s medical landscape, requiring virtually universal sign-ups and establishing a new government-run insurance option for millions. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi planned a formal announcement Thursday morning in front of the Capitol. Lawmakers said the legislation could be up for a vote on the House floor next week, according to the Associated Press.
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