Philadelphia Inquirer 4 weeks ago

In tight vote, House passes landmark health-care bill

WASHINGTON - In a victory for President Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health-care legislation last night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Full Article at Philadelphia Inquirer

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