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Democrats Tire of Baucus Talks

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By Emily Pierce and David M. Drucker
Roll Call Staff
July 23, 2009, Midnight

Senate Democrats are increasingly frustrated by the secrecy and duration of Finance Chairman Max Baucus’ (D-Mont.) bipartisan talks on health care reform, with some saying it could undermine Democratic support for the bill.

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