On October 29, House Democrats introduce their health care bill. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the bill would “deliver on a promise” of remaking American health care for the better. Naturally, tea partiers and other opponents of the bill gathered to make their voices heard.
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The protesters appeared to disrupt the Democrats’ announcement slightly, causing Nancy Pelosi to shout: “Thank you, insurance companies of America!”
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The tea partiers tried to organize a “flash mob” on short notice, exhorting “Tea Party Patriots” within driving distance of Washington to drive to Congress and protest the decision. The e-mail plea said: “You are the heart and soul of the Tea Party Movement.” TPMDC counted about 10 tea partiers protesting health care on the Capitol steps.
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