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Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Who is the lone Democrat some think could kill health care reform? (The Newsroom via Yahoo! News)
Anyone who’s followed the health care debate even casually over the past year has probably heard Rep. Bart Stupak’s name mentioned a time or two. The nine-term Democrat from Michigan is the author of the “Stupak Amendment ,” a rider attached to the House health care legislation that would effectively ban most government funding of abortion under the new health care system. Now, as House and …

White House cranks up pressure for health reform (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The White House ratcheted up its push for a quick healthcare vote in the U.S. Congress on Thursday, criticizing rising health insurance premiums at a meeting with top industry executives and wooing key lawmakers.

WATCH: Obama’s Final Push on Health Care (ABC News)
New York Times’ Jeff Zeleny talks to “Top Line” about the political landscape. New York Times - Barack Obama - Health care - United States - Jeff Zeleny

Dems have trouble with health care rifts (USA Today)
Some oppose abortion, some are worried about premiums, and some have zeroed in on taxes. But House Democrats do have this in common: They’re all being heavily courted to support President Obama’s health care legislation.

55% Say Congress Should Start Over On Health Care (Rasmussen Reports via Yahoo! News)
Following a small bounce in support following his health care summit last week, President Obama has continued to try to rally House Democrats to vote for his health care overhaul. He wants the legislation approved by the Senate passed in December as a “first step” towards further improvements of the plan.

Both sides dig in as health-care endgame nears (Market Watch)
President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans are digging in as the battle over health-care reform enters its endgame on Capitol Hill.

Pentagon shooter had mental health problems, California sheriff says (CNN)
The man who authorities say shot and wounded two police officers outside the Pentagon before being fatally shot Thursday had a history of mental health problems, authorities in the man’s home state told CNN on Friday.

Hands off health care, US Catholic group tells bishops (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A US Catholic group on Friday accused Roman Catholic bishops of meddling in health care reforms by making backroom deals to ensure the bill does not allow funding for abortion.

Health-Care Reform: Lessons From ‘94 Crime Bill (Newsweek)
Democrats nervous about voting for health-care reform should look back to lessons of the 1994 crime bill.