Washington (CNN) -- Top Democrats are prepared to short-circuit the traditional legislative process and exclude their Republican counterparts during final congressional health care deliberations, senior Democratic sources have told CNN. Democrats are trying to prevent the Republicans from using Senate rules to slow the push for final passage of a comprehensive reform bill, the sources added. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is set to discuss the politically contentious health care issue when she huddles in her office with other House Democratic leaders Tuesday afternoon. The House Democratic leadership is also likely to meet with President Obama, and plans to hold a conference call with their entire caucus.
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Democratic sources say Republicans could use Senate rules to slow final passage
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Congressional leaders have to merge an $871 billion Senate bill and $1 trillion House bill
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Many observers believe final version will look more like conservative Senate bill
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Financing, public option are key sticking points between House, Senate versions
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