Emerson vote becomes crucial on Medicare bill

Saturday, June 28, 2003

WASHINGTON -- The Medicare prescription drug bill appeared headed for defeat unless Republican House leaders could turn two votes. That made a four-term member from Missouri the most powerful lawmaker on the floor.

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