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  1. DKos post by @stevesingiser http://bit.ly/kVaNp The Kids Are Alright: Some Thoughts About Same-Sex Marriage
  2. Note to political sign-makers: proofread your work! http://twlol.com/tw/?v7-29436 (from FAIL blog, via @mysterypollster)
  3. According to @millermeeks (GOP cand, IA-02), today AMA will debate late resolution to withdraw support of HR 3962. #hcr
  4. @RadioBradshaw Boswell has been a pro-choice vote since IA Senate days, and #hcr bill included Medicare reimbursement rate changes.
  5. @thereisnoplan Got your dm--thanks!
  6. For political junkies, @SwingState has compiled a 2010 Sortable Filing Deadline & Primary Calendar. http://bit.ly/2wiocJ
  7. @thereisnoplan Maybe some no votes wd have voted for #hcr if they'd been needed; close House vote boosts negotiating position in conference.
  8. Bleeding Heartland: Iowans split on party lines as House approves health care reform: After many hours of debate, th... http://bit.ly/1dzFei
  9. For roll call on #Stupak amendment: http://bit.ly/MEjsc Proud to say Iowa Ds Braley, Loebsack and Boswell voted no. #hcr
  10. RT @repblumenauer Trial Lawyers are the only group the Republicans dislike more than immigrants!
  11. RT @NatashaChart #stupak amendment exactly what a Democratic majority was supposed to prevent even coming to the floor. f* the DCCC.
  12. Branstad promises not to attack #iagop candidates. (via @KObradovich) If polls show trouble, I expect others will do dirty work for him.
  13. Via @j_ro, a handy organizational chart that explains the House Republican health care plan: http://is.gd/4PVqX #hcr
  14. If you can't watch the House #hcr debate, follow @Populista and @owillis for running commentary on speeches.
  15. Bleeding Heartland: King's grandstanding sank Republican amendments to PATRIOT Act: Representative Steve King (IA-05... http://bit.ly/41TteH
  16. @sarahtar The issue is private insurance policies. If Stupak's amendment passes, almost all will drop abortion coverage.
  17. @atrios Looks like @ezraklein has the text of the Stupak amendment here: http://bit.ly/ocMwc
  18. Unfortunately, voice mail for Boswell (IA-03) is full. RT @HCAN Call today to defeat the Stupak anti-abortion amendment http://bit.ly/3VGwE1
  19. Follow @KagroX and @HealthReformNow for live updates & explanation of procedures as House considers #hcr today.
  20. #hcr RT @KagroX Marsha Blackburn upset that bill "penalizes small business," but status quo penalizes anyone who tries to start one.