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A push to offer health insurance to nearly 1 million low-income Floridians started anew on Tuesday as state senators took their first votes in favor of a measure that would draw down billions in federal aid. A Senate panel unanimously approved legislation that would expand coverage to Floridians who do not currently qualify for existing safety net programs. But just like past efforts, this one appears destined to split the Republicans who control the Florida Legislature. GOP leaders in the House and Senate remain at odds over whether to move ahead with a bill that ultimately relies on money linked to President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. "This is going to be a very hard...

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A push to offer health insurance to nearly 1 million low-income Floridians started anew on Tuesday as state senators took their first votes in favor of a measure that would draw down billions in federal aid. A Senate panel unanimously approved legislation...

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