AMA endorses House Democrats' healthcare bill
AP/Yahoo News, July 17, 2009
The American Medical Association endorsed a liberal health overhaul bill that includes a public insurance option. The AMA sent letters to three House committees behind the bill. The letters, signed by AMA's executive vice president, Michael Maves, MD, said the AMA appreciates and supports America's Affordable Health Choices Act.
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