President Calls Bill a Victory
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Posted: 10:21 PM Mar 21, 2010
President Calls Bill a Victory
President Barack Obama says the health care legislation passed Sunday night by the House is "a victory for the American people" and "a victory for common sense."
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President Barack Obama says the health care legislation passed Sunday night by the House is "a victory for the American people" and "a victory for common sense."

The bill "will not solve every problem" in the health care system, Obama says, but "moves us in the right direction."

Obama praised Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats for getting the bill through Sunday night's 219-212 vote, saying they proved that the government "still works for the people."

According to the President, the heated debate that surrounding the legislation will fade away, Obama said, leaving a "health care system that works better for the American people."

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 24, 2010 at 01:33 PM

And I'm sure the IRS will be happy to collect that fine. If you don't have the cash I'm sure they would like your house.
Posted by: f Location: cos on Mar 24, 2010 at 12:14 PM

So all you need to do is pay your fine of 689$ per year and if you get sick get insurance after the fact as they can not deny pre-existing conditions. Makes sense to me --- NOT
Posted by: Bob Location: cs on Mar 24, 2010 at 11:11 AM

Restaurants are already charging an extra 4% tax on the bill to pay for their employee's health care. Just saw it on Newsmax. 'No tax increases on the middle class!'?? I beg to differ...there'll be plenty.
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