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    The leaders met for over 8 hours to discuss bridging the gaps between the two health insurance reform bills and are making progress on an agreed-upon package. They are resolved to deliver reform legislation that lowers costs and provides more stability, security, and coverage. Members of Congress and White House staff were present at the meeting in the Cabinet Room to work through all aspects of the legislation.

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    The leaders met for over 8 hours to discuss bridging the gaps between the two health insurance reform bills and are making progress on an agreed-upon package. They are resolved to deliver reform legislation that lowers costs and provides more stability, security, and coverage. Members of Congress and White House staff were present at the meeting in the Cabinet Room to work through all aspects of the legislation.

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    From: "Cherlin, Reid H." Reid_H._Cherlin@who.eop.

    gov [PRESS OFFICE HEALTH LEAD]


    Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:03
    Subject: Joint Statement from President Obama, Speaker Pelosi, and Lead Reid

    Joint Statement from President Obama, Speaker Pelosi, and Lead Reid

    “Today we made significant progress in bridging the remaining gaps between the two health insurance
    reform bills. We’re encouraged and energized, and we’re resolved to deliver reform legislation that
    provides more stability and security for those with insurance, extends coverage to those who don’t have
    coverage, and lowers costs for families, businesses, and governments.”

    More on the meeting:

    -- Leaders worked through all aspects of the legislation, and are making progress toward an agreed-upon
    overall package.

    -- Meetings at the member and staff level will continue in the coming days.

    -- The meeting took place in the Cabinet Room and lasted from approximately 10:30 am until
    approximately 6:40 pm. The President attended most of the meeting, but was in and out due to the
    urgent situation in Haiti. Lunch was served in the Roosevelt Room.

    -- The Vice President and Secretary Sebelius both attended portions of the meeting.

    -- Members present: Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, Congressman Clyburn, Chairman Miller, Chairman
    Rangel, Chairman Waxman, Leader Reid, Senator Durbin, Chairman Baucus, Chairman Dodd, and
    Chairman Harkin. White House staff present at the meeting included Rahm Emanuel, Phil Schiliro, and
    Nancy-Ann DeParle.

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