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>> reporter: we heard a lot of them saying this is a waste of time. this is the 31st effort to either repeal or defund the president's health care law. they also say it is a waste of time because president obama has threatened to veto this if this were to go anywhere. we heard from leading democrats emphasizing popular portions of this law and fighting against repeal. >> this is about politics, not policy and very frankly if it passed, if it became law, literally millions and millions of americans would lose benefits they already have. young people would be kicked off their family's ...

you will be able to keep your health care plan period, end quote. the congressional budget office released a fact that 20 million people are expected to lose their health insurance coverage if this law stands. bill: now the lines are being drawn yet again. new details on democrats possibly joining republicans in this fight. chief congressional correspondent, mike emanuel live on the hill. early for us. mike, good morning to you. how many votes will come from democrats? >> reporter: we're counting heads at this point, bill. we confirmed three for sure so far. we expect that number wil...

a statement today on the health of congressman jesse jackson jr. of illinois. one of his top aids says that jackson's condition is not life threatening. last week jackson's office issued a statement saying he is struggling with physical and emotional problems that will require extensive medical treatment. the 47-year-old took a medical leave of absence last month which his office attributed to exhaustion. he has been under growing pressure to explain his disappearance from capitol hill. we'll have more details and a live report from chicago in just 30 minutes. a man charged with pl...