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Republican legislators were trying to soften their hard edged image at the Capitol today by dressing as "Medi-bears." Having been widely criticized for obstructing health care for the poor and refusing to support health care benefits for the spouses of gay state and municipal workers, Republican's feel they've found a fuzzy, cuddly way to gain greater public acceptance of their health care stands without actually spending any money on health care. Costumes are furnished by the Funeral Directors Association.