Our staff cheered Speaker Pelosi and Whip Clyburn after the historic passage of health reform:
Speaker Pelosi’s closing remarks urging an aye vote for comprehensive health insurance reform: Transcript: “Thank you, my colleagues. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank all of you for bringing us to this moment. “It … Continue reading
By a vote of 219-212, the House passed comprehensive health insurance reform, sending the bill to the President: By a vote of 220-211, the House passed the reconciliation bill to improve the Senate bill, sending it to the Senate:
HEALTH CARE & FAMILIES WHY WE NEED REFORM Since 2000, employer-sponsored health insurance premiums have more than doubled – a rate three times faster than cumulative wage increases. The average cost of an employer-based family health insurance policy in 2009 … Continue reading
We have an obligation to care for and honor America's servicemen and women, their families, and our veterans for their bravery and sacrifice. Some health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths, including saying that reform will undermine the health … Continue reading
This afternoon, the House will begin debate on comprehensive health insurance reform legislation. Critics continue to spread misinformation about how reform will impact American workers, their families and small businesses–below we debunk the five biggest myths Republicans are spreading about … Continue reading