Maffei Faces Pressure To Take Action On Health Care Overhaul

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Published July 31, 2009 at 10:01 AM EDT

By Jasmyn Belcher

Syracuse, NY – Syracuse-area Congressman Dan Maffei is facing pressure from health care advocates and labor unions, calling for swift action on health care overhaul.

WRVO's Jasmyn Belcher has more.

Working Families Party, Citizen Action, SEIU 1199, Communication Workers of America speak out in downtown Syracuse.

photos by: Jasmyn Belcher

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