House Passes Health Care Reform Bill

Taking a major step down a long, long road, the US House of Representatives Saturday night passed 220 -- 215 the landmark health care reform bill favored by President Obama. Passage of the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" (H.R. 3962), came after President Obama personally appeared before the House to appeal for support.

"H.R. 3962 will provide needed insurance reforms for Americans with insurance, expand coverage for those who do not have insurance, lower costs for families and businesses, and begin to reduce the Nation's deficit," stated President Obama.

As reported by Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White, the bill would extend health care coverage to some 36 million currently uninsured Americans through a government-sponsored "public option" plan. "As is the case for car insurance in most states, All Americans will be required to obtain some form of health care insurance coverage," reports White.

Those unable to afford insurance would get government subsidies to help them buy it. In addition, large companies would be legally obligated to offer health insurance coverage to their employees.

The "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" must now be considered by the Senate as the legislative process moves forward.

Also See:
Obama's Original Health Care Reform Concept
Pros and Cons of Nationalized Health Care

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