No Deal Yet on House Health Care Bill

Democratic leaders were hoping to vote on legislation before lawmakers leave Friday, but dissension among rank-and-file has stalled work on President Barack Obama's top domestic priority. Negotiations continued Tuesday.

Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., said the fiscally conservative Blue Dogs remain at odds with the leadership over payments through a government-run plan to compete with private insurers and other issues.

Without the backing of the Blue Dogs, it would be difficult for Democratic leaders to pass a bill, especially since no Republican supports the legislation.

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