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What Next for Efforts to Repeal Healthcare?
Healthcare reform is front and center again on Capitol Hill with big-time political risks for both Democrats and Republicans. We look at Republican efforts to repeal the President's healthcare reform. Also, President Hu of China meets with Congressional leaders, and Michelle Obama, Walmart, and healthy foods.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenHealthcare reform is front and center again on Capitol Hill with big-time political risks for both Democrats and Republicans. We look at Republican efforts to repeal the President's healthcare reform. Also, Chinese President Hu Jintao meets with Congressional leaders, and a splashy announcement today by Walmart, endorsed by Michelle Obama. Will it mean better nutrition for American children?
Banner image: Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at a news conference where Republican members of the House displayed petitions Americans have signed demanding the repeal of healthcare legislation January 18, 2011 in Washington, DC. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images
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3 storiesPresident Hu Meets with Congressional Leaders
After the toasts and tributes at the Obama White House, China's President Hu Jintao got a mixture of international diplomacy and domestic politics on Capitol Hill as he met with leaders of both the House and the Senate. That's according to Helene Cooper, diplomatic correspondent for the New York Times .
Read the story8 minHealthcare, the Congress and Presidential Politics
As promised during last year's campaign, House Republicans have voted unanimously to repeal the President's healthcare reform . Three Democrats joined the 242 Republicans yesterday to pass what's officially called the Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act .
Read the story36 minWalmart's Plan to Sell Healthier Foods
Walmart sells more groceries than any other American company, enough to make it a major force in shaping the marketplace. Today, First Lady Michelle Obama appeared with Walmart officials, including Walmart President and CEO Bill Simon, as the company announced a five-year plan to make packaged foods healthier and fruits and vegetables cheaper.
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