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Republicans in the House of Representatives are bringing to a vote a bill that would eliminate tax subsidies for health insurance plans that cover abortion.

Some small business owners say it could have unintended consequences that penalize them.

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The House of Representatives is expected to vote as early as Saturday on an amendment that divides Democrats — and could lose support for the overall bill.

The Stupak amendment would ban private health insurance plans from covering abortion for people who pay for their health care with a government subsidy.

The health industry was planning a quiet annual conference in Washington to discuss "state issues." But now that America's Health Insurance Plans are at the center of the health care debate, they are also a target for protesters who don't like what they're hearing.

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Scott Simon speaks with Karen Ignagni, president and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans about health care reform.

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