Owens undecided on health care bill

WASHINGTON — Rep. William L. Owens came under growing pressure on health care reform legislation Tuesday as part of a shrinking number of undecided votes in the House. He gave no indication whether he would support the contentious proposal.

In remaining undecided, Mr. Owens was among a handful of lawmakers gaining the attention of the White House, where President Obama was making congressional calls ahead of a House vote later this week, as well as the attention of interest groups on each side of the issue.

Until a bill is formally introduced — probably Wednesday — Mr. Owens isn’t prepared to say how he would vote, said his spokesman, Sean Magers.

To read more, visit the Times' "All Politics is Local" blog.