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Health Reform in the House
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Fact of the Day
Yesterday the House of Representatives passed comprehensive health reform (H.R. 3590) by a vote of 219-212.
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At the Time This Daily Dose Was Sent, Insured Americans Had Paid a “Hidden Tax” of $52,831,321,711 since January 1, 2009 in Additional Premium Costs to Cover Care for the Uninsured.
Under the Microscope
HOUSE PASSES HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed health insurance reform legislation by a vote of 219 to 212, which will make quality affordable health care accessible to all Americans. Today, H.R. 3590 was enrolled by the Speaker, and Senate Democrats and Republicans started discussions with the Parliamentarian on moving forward with H.R. 4872. President Obama is expected to sign H.R. 3590 on Tuesday while the Senate is expected to take up debate on H.R. 4872 likely later tomorrow.
Read the remarks given by the President following the passage of health insurance reform in the House.
Read the latest fact sheets on health insurance reform on the House Majority Leader’s clearinghouse web site.
Health Care Headlines
House Passes Health-Care Reform Bill Without Republican Votes
House Democrats scored a historic victory in the century-long battle to reform the nation's health-care system late Sunday night, winning final approval of legislation that expands coverage to 32 million people and attempts to contain spiraling costs. [Washington Post, 3/22/2010]
Obama Hails Vote on Health Care as Answering ‘the Call of History’
House Democrats approved a far-reaching overhaul of the nation’s health system on Sunday, voting over unanimous Republican opposition to provide medical coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans after an epic political battle that could define the differences between the parties for years.
[New York Times, 3/22/2010]
Senate Has Some Work Left On Health-Care Bill
Leaving a meeting of House Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (Nev.) walked off quietly Saturday afternoon with a few aides but was stopped in his tracks by an unfamiliar face.
[Washington Post, 3/22/2010]
Obama Plans Blitz to Boost Public Opinion of Health-Care Effort
President Obama is set to begin an immediate public relations blitz aimed at turning around Americans' opinion of the health-care bill. [Washington Post, 3/22/2010]
For Consumers, Clarity on Health Care Changes
American consumers, who spent a year watching Congress scratch and claw over sweeping health care legislation, can now try to figure out what the overhaul would mean for them. [New York Times, 3/22/2010]
Another Long March in the Name of Change
Forty-five years ago, John Lewis began the third of what became society-shifting civil rights marches from Selma to Montgomery, Ala. [New York Times, 3/22/2010]
A Historical Look at Health Care Legislation
Pivotal moments in American health care history capped by the House vote Sunday night passing President Barack Obama's comprehensive plan. [Associated Press, 3/22/2010]
EDITORIAL: Health Care Reform, at Last
The process was wrenching, and tainted to the 11th hour by narrow political obstructionism, but the year-long struggle over health care reform came to an end on Sunday night with a triumph for countless Americans who have been victimized or neglected by their dysfunctional health care system. Barack Obama put his presidency on the line for an accomplishment of historic proportions. [New York Times, 3/22/2010]
EDITORIAL: Our View on Medical Overhaul: Landmark Health Vote Aids Millions, Leaves Tough Choices
Whether you date the push for universal coverage to Teddy Roosevelt’s 1912 demand for national health insurance or Harry Truman’s call for a national medical program in 1947, Sunday’s narrow party-line vote in the House to overhaul the heath care system is historic. [USA Today, 3/22/2010]
EDITORIAL: A Historic First Step
The House vote Sunday to send a comprehensive healthcare reform bill to President Obama's desk put the United States on a path toward universal health insurance, a goal that had eluded reformers since then-presidential candidate Teddy Roosevelt called for all workers to have coverage in 1912.
[L.A. Times, 3/21/2010]
OPINION: Republican Lawmakers Stir Up the 'Tea Party' Crowd
By Dana Milbank
The Democrats were blamed for many horrible things -- tyranny! socialism! corruption! -- as they marched toward Sunday night's passage of health-care legislation, but nobody ever accused them of making health reform look easy. [Washington Post, 3/22/2010]
OPINION: Fear Strikes Out
By Paul Krugman
The day before Sunday’s health care vote, President Obama gave an unscripted talk to House Democrats. [New York Times, 3/22/2010]
OPINION: Yes, They Made History
By E.J. Dionne Jr.
Yes, we did. Finally, President Obama can use those words. The passage of health-care reform provided the first piece of incontestable evidence that Washington has changed. [Washington Post, 3/22/2010]
COMMENTARY: How Big Is the Bill, Really?
We should start by putting the health-care bill into proper perspective. [Washington Post, 3/22/2010]
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