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House To Take Up Health Care Repeal Vote
The Washington Post reports: “The House is set to vote today on a repeal of the Democrats’ health care law, and we’ve got a good idea how it’s going to turn out. The bill is widely expected to pass in the GOP-controlled House on a largely party-line vote, will never pass in the Democratic-controlled Senate, and will die the death of the symbolic bill that it is. But there will be a certain amount of intrigue when the votes come in today — both because Democrats have been trying to turn the issue against Republicans and because there are 13 Democrats left in Congress who voted against the bill in the first place.”

Obama’s Day Ahead
President Obama and Vice President Biden, with First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, will welcome Chinese President Hu Jintao to the White House at 9 a.m. ET. Obama and Biden will meet with Hu at 10 a.m. ET, and hold an expanded meeting with U.S. and Chinese delegations at 11 a.m. ET. Obama and Hu will meet with business leaders at 12:20 p.m. ET, and will hold a joint press conference at 1:05 p.m. ET. The President and First Lady will welcome Hu at 6 p.m. ET, take an official photo with him at 6:30 p.m. ET, and attend a state dinner at 7:35 p.m. ET, and a state dinner reception at 8:55 p.m. ET.

Biden’s Day Ahead
Vice President Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden will join the President and First Lady to welcome Chinese President Hu Jintao at 9 a.m. ET. Biden will attend Obama’s meeting with Hu at 10 a.m. ET. Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will host a lunch in honor of Hu at 2:30 p.m. ET, and Biden will deliver toast remarks. In the evening, the Bidens will attend the state dinner.

Republicans Already Moving Past Health Repeal
Roll Call reports: “Even before today’s vote on repealing the health care reform law, House Republicans were moving on. GOP Members are now focusing on trying to dismantle President Barack Obama’s signature legislative accomplishment through a series of targeted changes, rather than one symbolic shot.”

Muslim Groups Nervous About Peter King Hearings
Politico reports: “American Muslim leaders, who have struggled to present a clear public voice or organize politically in the decade since Sept. 11, are increasingly apprehensive about the direction Rep. Pete King will take when he convenes hearings next month on the threat posed by radical Islam in America.”

Poll: 60% Favor Police At Congressional Town Halls
The Hill reports: “A vast majority of voters want lawmakers to continue meeting constituents following the shooting of a congresswoman this month, but also want police protection at those events, according to a new poll commissioned by The Hill.”

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