Protesters from both sides of the health reform debate Tuesday thronged outside the office of one of the House’s remaining fence-sitters, each trying to pull him in their direction.
At noon the chants were “pass the bill.” Four hours later, the refrain was “kill the bill.”
By day’s end, each side’s stand remained as hardened as U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire’s remained a mystery.

















Pass the bill!