Boehner Constituent May Have Died Of Swine Flu Because She Lacked Insurance


	Boehner Constituent May Have Died Of Swine Flu Because She Lacked Insurance

sincitykitty

9-26-2009 2:27 PM

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...And adding to the political resonance: Young's member of Congress is Rep. John Boehner, who as the House Republican leader has led the effort against reform..

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