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Republicans were nearly unanimous in rejecting the measure, which Michigan Rep. Candice Miller derided as a "jobs-killing, tax-hiking, deficit-exploding" bill.

The legislation would require most Americans to carry insurance while providing subsidies to those who can't afford it. Large companies would have to offer coverage to their employees. And insurance companies would no longer be able to deny coverage based on pre-existing medical conditions or charge higher premiums based on gender or medical history.

President Barack Obama is praising the $1.2 trillion bill's passage, saying he expects the Senate to follow suit and looks forward to "signing it into law by the end of the year."

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Republicans were nearly unanimous in rejecting the measure, which Michigan Rep. Candice Miller derided as a "jobs-killing, tax-hiking, deficit-exploding" bill.

The legislation would require most Americans to carry insurance while providing subsidies to those who can't afford it. Large companies would have to offer coverage to their employees. And insurance companies would no longer be able to deny coverage based on pre-existing medical conditions or charge higher premiums based on gender or medical history.

President Barack Obama is praising the $1.2 trillion bill's passage, saying he expects the Senate to follow suit and looks forward to "signing it into law by the end of the year."

©2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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Thorpe was 9-for-13 with 133 yards and two interceptions for the Dukes (4-5, 2-4 Colonial Athletic Association), and he added 83 yards rushing on 17 carries.

The James Madison quarterback rushed for a 42-yard touchdown to put the Dukes up 9-0 midway through the second quarter after a getting a safety earlier in the frame. Dixon Wright kicked field goals of 23 and 38 yards to put the Dukes up 15-0 with 16 seconds before halftime.

Thorpe sealed James Madison's scoring with a 31-yard pass to Scott Noble less than 5 minutes into the third.

Wide receiver Michael Brusko had 90 yards receiving and a score for the Black Bears (4-5, 3-3), and threw an 82-yard TD on his only pass attempt.]]> http://www.whsv.com/alerts?storyID=69487297