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JUNE 22, 2001

President Bush on Thursday formally said he would vote a patients' rights bill being considered in the Senate "unless significant changes are made."

Bush has expressed opposition to certain provisions of a bill introduced by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), John Edwards (D-N.C.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.). Among them is the ability of consumers to sue health care providers.

Bush's threat bolstered the sponsors of another bill, one by Bill Frist (R-Tenn.), John Breaux (D-La.) and Jim Jeffords (I-Vt.).

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Bush Holds Veto Threat Over Patients' Rights Bill (The Washington Post 6/22)
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