Obama Capitol lobbying ties to landmark health care vote
President Obama joins House and Senate leaders including Senate Majority Leader Reid in a push to finish the health care bill after today’s House action. Democrats aim to pass the Senate bill and a changes package, with Obama signing soon, as Republicans decry costs and reach.
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Obama health reform nears a defining moment in history
The article outlines President Obama’s push for a broad health care overhaul aiming to extend coverage to about 30 million people, with a mandate for insurance and new markets. It compares the moment to LBJ’s Medicare launch and notes Truman’s earlier efforts, while acknowledging political resistance and deep-rooted distrust of government.
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