Reporting from Los Angeles and Washington Delivering a hard-fought victory in President Obama's yearlong pursuit of a national healthcare overhaul, a divided House narrowly approved legislation Sunday night that could reshape the way Americans deal with wellness and illness. House Democratic leaders proved they could hold the majority caucus together, passing the Senate version of the healthcare legislation, 219-212, after weeks of arm-twisting and politicking. Thirty-four Democrats opposed the bill, as did all Republicans.
House Democratic leaders proved they could hold the majority caucus together, passing the Senate version of the healthcare legislation, 219-212, after weeks of arm-twisting and politicking. Thirty-four Democrats opposed the bill, as did all Republicans.
I'm expecting a court challenge. And with a Right Wing majority of 5/4 the odds are 6:5 and pick 'em that they will rule it unconstitutional.
Fuck that - right now I'm partying like it's... 1979? Or some glory day pre-Reagan.
I'm thinking they might have a chance at challenging the mandate, which actually could be good and push a public option. Don't see how they can challenge the other stuff and good fucking luck removing the people from medicaid, reinstating rescissions,increasing the donut hole, and ripping all the people between 18 - 25 back off their parents insurance. Maybe we can eventually make language a complete impediment to understanding. -Hobbes
have our own special way of celebrating.
