Tough fight still ahead in Senate, and two versions have wide differences
WASHINGTON - In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry.
The final vote was 220-215. Only one Republican — Rep. Joseph Cao of Louisiana — voted for the measure; 39 Democrats voted against it.
Obama praised the House in a statement and said he is "absolutely confident" that the Senate will pass its version of the legislation. "I look forward to signing it into law by the end of the year," he said.
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6 comments:
Bend over, America.
this is why kratovil voted no, he knew she had enough votes to cut him lose. so he could say he voted no when it comes to to run for re-election.
The will of the people has been ignored ! This a call to arms against this tyrannical Government ! I have been officially pushed over the edge !
Where do we go from here? how do we coordinate efforts?
10:20 not on a blog time to go underground !
true enough but we have to communicate somehow. we are withing our rights to have a militia.
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