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HEALTH CARE HEATS UP IN COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Tensions are running high in West Columbus as lawmakers in Washington push ever closer to a final vote on President Obama's health care reform bill.

Both sides of the issue took to the streets today, holding their signs high and their voices higher in a rally along Olentangy River Road, just outside of the office of Rep.Mary Jo Kilroy (D - OH).

ABC6-Fox28's Emily Riemer reports Columbus police were called in for crowd control as parts of the street have been blocked off because of the number of people rallying.
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 14:15 PM EDT

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