Nov 8th, 2009 - ChicagoTribune
WASHINGTON - -- The House of Representatives late Saturday approved the most sweeping health care legislation in two generations, advancing President Barack Obama's campaign to guarantee health coverage to almost all Americans.
The legislation was passed 220-215 shortly after House members added a provision that prohibits federally subsidized insurance plans from offering abortion services.
Despite the close margin, Democratic leaders said earlier in the day that they had at least the 218 votes needed for final passage of the bill. "Today, we will pass the Affordable Health Care for America Act," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had predicted.
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Rep. Cao slammed right and left for his vote
Nov 9th, 2009 - USA Today
Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao -- who gained notoriety for ending former Rep. William Jefferson's political career -- is once again the center of attention after being the lone House Republican to vote for the health care bill.
Despite House approval, health care reform faces tough battle
Nov 9th, 2009 - CNN
Washington (CNN) -- Narrow passage of a sweeping health care bill by the House of Representatives portends a continuing difficult fight for President Obama and fellow Democrats to get a bill through the Senate and into law.Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote
Nov 7th, 2009 - Boston
WASHINGTON—House Democrats have cleared an impasse over abortion that has been holding up a vote on sweeping health care legislation.
A vote is expected on Saturday...More Delays? House Health Care Bill Vote May Not Come Until Sunday
Nov 6th, 2009 - ABC News
Members of the House of Representatives are poised to vote Saturday on health care legislation, but a top Democratic leader acknowledged today that the vote may get pushed...
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