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Page last updated at 08:56 GMT, Wednesday, 16 September 2009 09:56 UK

'You lie', shouts Obama heckler

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Republican lawmaker Joe Wilson has apologised for his "You lie!" outburst during US President Barack Obama's key speech on healthcare reform in Congress.

Both Democrats and Republicans swiftly denounced his behaviour.

Mr Wilson's outburst came after the president said illegal immigrants would not benefit from his healthcare plans.

Mr Obama replied to Mr Wilson's remark "That's not true" before continuing his speech.

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