In a rare Saturday session, the House of Representatives passed a health insurance reform bill, the first step in what could still be a long process in bringing changes to the American health care system. The bill’s passage is the first of its kind in decades, and a victory of sorts for President Obama who has made health care reform one of his top priorities.
In an e-mail to his supporters, President Obama said “you and millions of your fellow supporters didn’t just witness history tonight, you helped make it. … Tonight’s vote brought every American closer to the secure, affordable care we need.”
The Senate will likely vote on health insurance reform in the coming weeks, and if a bill is passed it is probable that there will be differences between the two legislative bodies’ versions. Those differences will have to be sorted out and voted on before any bill is signed into law.
More information about the administration’s health care goals is available on the White House Web site.
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john goodman
Location: long beach california usa
10 November 2009 at 08:08 EST
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now obama MUST bring ALL our military men and women back home.
we must end this war in iraq and afghanistan.
the republicans have FAILED the last 9 years.
Iam happy that McCain is NOT the presdient of this nation.
Toni
15 November 2009 at 13:39 EST
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Hi John. I am from Louisiana, and i come from a military family, therefore i agree whole-heartedly with your comments. Bring our men and women back home enough has been done and still nothing accomplished. ( 9years seems like for-ever) enough blood-shed and i also agree about Mc cain.
Toni
jews for obama
Location: ISRAEL 4 OBAMA !!!
10 November 2009 at 18:01 EST
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we jews in Israel are praying for obama.
Obama will save america and Israel and palstine.
I and all my jewish brothers and sisters are praying for obama. God almighty protect obama from all evil and his enemies
obama is our future to all jews and non jews. obama is a great person
Toni
15 November 2009 at 13:32 EST
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Hi Isreal, I too am happy to know that you are in favor for President Obama, we all need an attitude adjustment sometimes, I am on your side and hope to reach all the world one day really soon, I too think that Obama is doing a great job and making peace around the world and also making better trade around the globe. We all need to support his efforts in helping all of us as people. We (the american people) need to get back to more religious aspects of our teachings and we all need to understand a little more about each other, I also pray for Obama to overcome this great depression the world is in now. but we all know that it will take some time to complete his mission, but as a whole we will make world peace and make better partners in our countries future, it is my belief, and i pray harder for Obama to be the president to turn everything around and help others as others help us. I hope we all get what this world needs and that is peace and harmony with each other and for all. God Bless you all. and may peace be with you all.
Jitendra K
Location: Gurgaon, India.
12 November 2009 at 11:30 EST
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Obama’s performance so far is best described by a cliché - paralysis by analysis.
To come into his own he must listen to his inner voice in preference to that of his advisers. People voted for him for the vision he projected. To abandon that would be betraying the trust of those who voted for him.
Jews for the truth
Location: Israel "jews for the truth"
12 November 2009 at 18:03 EST
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The shooter was a muslim thats why so called “white America” and Right wing zionist jews and fox news will attack good muslims and arabs
BUT a white american can go on a murder spree . You will hear very less about that white person on the news.
ANN
Location: NIGERIA
13 November 2009 at 07:10 EST
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In my opinion, I thing President Barack Obama is doing great. It takes time for notable changes to take effect.
He needs the support of Americans instead of the constant criticism that is trailing his performance.
Give the guy a break. Afterall, these 10 months in office, he has achieved much more than some Presidents who spent years in office.
Once more, Americans, he needs your support to succeed. Stop seeing the colour of his skin, instead see the man behind it who is ready to take America and the world to the next level.
Toni
15 November 2009 at 13:42 EST
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Ann: You are so right, and i agree with you 100%. I have been to Nigeria many times and Africa, and i see what is happening there. Obama has a plan and no one knows it, he is getting the job done correctly. He is a silent worker,and seems to be pretty smart in his ways, i truly believe he will do the right thing for us. and every one will benefit from his efforts. Thanks toni
wilson
Location: benin relpulic
14 November 2009 at 08:37 EST
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i have soak this dream in mind of puting an end to wold war that it why each us must come out with owr qulity of talent in each coner for wolrd peace like the this i have for you obama i am ready to put my qulitative talent to your govement for better life and better days of no pain and no war if you have hunderds of solders to try get in touch with me to let you have the viwe of life tatoon bullet proffe which i can help the nation with if not my tatoon mark i wolud have been dead buy now this real i have been shote three time but not no sign of gun shot in my body that is why think about this
Josphat
Location: Kenya
17 November 2009 at 02:41 EST
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There is one thing that am sure of. That at the end of it all the health bill will be passed.
http://www.kenya-technology.com