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Health Care Clears Final Hurdle: House Passes Reconciliation Bill
The House of Representatives cleared the final hurdle in Congress’ overhaul of the nation’s health care system, passing a health care reconciliation bill by a 220-207 vote. The amendment bill, which included the fixes made to the Senate version of … Continue reading
Congress approves final changes to health plan
Washington – After a final surge to overcome Republican opposition, congressional Democrats approved the last piece of their healthcare overhaul Thursday night, sending President Obama a package of changes to the landmark legislation he signed on Tuesday. The so-called reconciliation … Continue reading
Stage is set for historic healthcare vote
After a frenzied push to nail down final commitments and resolve lingering disputes in their ranks, House Democrats are poised Sunday to pass the most sweeping change to the nation’s healthcare system since the creation of Medicare nearly half a … Continue reading
‘Do It for the American People’: Obama Calls on Capitol Dems to Pass Health Care
With the fate of health care reform still unclear, President Obama made a high-stakes trip to Capitol Hill today to implore undecided House Democrats to vote yes in a likely vote Sunday, declaring that reform would be good for the … Continue reading