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    Bishop bargains with Pelosi on health bill

    Rep. Tim Bishop is usually a reliable Democratic vote, but surprisingly he is being coy on the House Democrats' massive health care overhaul bill that could come up for a vote this weekend, or possibly early next week.

    Bishop probably will vote for the bill, but first he wants a fix put into the legislation. And that gives an indication of just how hard it is for House Speaker Nancy...

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