"For me, not having seen any of the accusations or read Time magazine today, it would be premature for me to say we need hearings on it, " Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tennessee, said Tuesday.

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Obama tried to sidestep the issue Friday, saying that while he believes the provision is "the right thing to do, " it was premature for him to talk about what he'll do before he sees a bill on his desk.

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