Now that both the House and Senate have passed health care reform bills, all Democrats have to do is work out a compromise between the two versions. And it appears they’re not about to let the Republicans gum up the works again.
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“but I think the most likely reason of all was the Grinch had a heart two sizes too small” (“How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Dr. Seuss).
According to Rush Limbaugh, the health care reform that may be passed by Congress is socialism. Yet, it bears a striking resemblance to the universal healthcare system that just treated him in Hawaii that prompted his remark: “there is nothing wrong with the American health care system. I received no special treatment.”
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican attorneys general in 13 states say congressional leaders must remove Nebraska’s political deal from the federal health care reform bill or face legal action, according to a letter provided to The Associated Press Wednesday.
“We believe this provision is constitutionally flawed,” South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster and the 12 other attorneys general wrote in the letter to be sent Wednesday night to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
“As chief legal officers of ..read more
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As the Health Care Bill works its way through Congress and both liberals and conservatives quibble about all the things wrong with it (and how very little is right), the American People seem confused. After all, it was just a year ago that We The People clamored for health care reform in such a mighty voice that the politicians were forced to give it priority over the ..read more
Montpelier, Vermont – December 20, 2009
Advocates of federal health care reform are predicting that the Senate will pass its version in time for Christmas, although without the public option. The next step would be to reconcile the Senate bill with the House version, which includes a public option. Just this weekend, Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy scored a major influx of money for the state under Medicaid. Still, there are many unanswered questions and a lot at stake for states that have enacted their own health ..read more
Senate passes health care reform bill, 60-39
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Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill early today that could define President Barack Obama’s legacy and usher in near-universal medical coverage for the first time in the country’s history. The 60-39 vote along party lines capped months of arduous negotiations and 24 days of floor debate. Vice President Joe Biden presided as 58 Democrats and two independents voted “yes.” Republicans unanimously voted “no.” The tally far exceeded the ..read more
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WASHINGTON (Dec. 22) — All that was missing was the champagne.
Hours after a sunrise vote on health care, and with what is expected to be just one more perfunctory vote on Christmas Eve, Senate Democratic leaders staged a victory rally today to congratulate themselves and the interest groups ..read more
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Well, that was interesting.
That’s about the best — and worst — you can say about 2009, a year that seems to have had twin personalities: one of them profound and somber, the other a goofy distraction from the important stuff.
It was a year marked by the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama, continuing struggles with the economy and unemployment, a battle over health care reform and the H1N1 flu.
It’s also been 12 wacky months of media frenzy ..read more
By SARAH KARUSH (AP) – 10 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — A blizzard-like storm rocked the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Saturday, crippling travel across the region and causing hundreds of thousands of power outages.
Those who did venture out were treated to nearly desolate stores on what is usually one of the busiest shopping days of the year. There were virtually no lines to get a picture with a mall Santa on the last weekend before Christmas.
The National Guard used Humvees to rescue stranded motorists in ..read more
