WASHINGTON (CNN) - The Senate voted 60-39 Saturday night to proceed with a floor debate on Majority Leader Harry Reid's $848 billion health care bill.
The successful vote to prevent a Republican filibuster against starting debate broke down along strict party lines. All 58 Senate Democrats – along with Independent Sens. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut and Bernie Sanders of Vermont – supported bringing the measure to the floor. Thirty-nine of the 40 Senate Republicans opposed the motion. Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, didn't vote.
A minimum of 60 votes is required to break a filibuster in the 100-member body. The outcome of the vote was unclear before Saturday afternoon, when Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Arkansas, announced her support for a full chamber debate on health care reform - the top issue on President Barack Obama's domestic agenda.
Lincoln, a key moderate likely facing a tough reelection campaign in 2010, said the issue deserved further debate and consideration. She made clear in remarks on the Senate floor, however, that she opposes several aspects of Reid's bill, including a controversial government-run public option. "Although I don't believe with everything in this bill, I believe it is important to begin debate," Lincoln said. "The issue is very complex. There is no easy fix."
Two other Democratic moderates whose support was considered to be in doubt - Nebraska's Ben Nelson and Louisiana's Mary Landrieu - also announced their decision to back a full debate shortly before the vote.
The procedural vote was a significant victory for Reid and the Obama administration. The House of Representatives narrowly passed a more than $1 trillion health care bill earlier this month. If the Senate manages to pass a bill, a congressional conference committee would need to merge the House and Senate proposals into a consensus version requiring final approval from each chamber before moving to Obama's desk to be signed into law.
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So much for Joe Lieberman's word – oh, but he'd already shown that he was a turncoat, hadn't he.
So the disgrace in Congress that began in 2006 continues unabated.
Thank you Senate Democrats. Now move this bill along and lets get health insurance reform done this year. We voted for change and now is the time.
Republicans have NO credibility. They are opposed to anything Democrats propose. After it looks like Health Care will finally pass, they think we should start over and have a bipartisan bill. They are a little late, but could still be part of the process.
Democrats = HOPE
Republicans = NO HOPE & NO CREDITABILITY
After reading all the comments on this site by all the liberal democrats, it is clear that they are so confident in themselves and their leaders that they will blindly follow them over a cliff. Fortunately for the country, there are still some senators, even Democrats, in the senate, that will never allow this thing to pass and become law, knowing it will hurt the country more than help. It is okay to debate it. I would much rather have a very long debate and get out all the hidden little secrets in this bill so the American people see what congress is trying to pass. I think the longer the debate, the less support there will be from senators and the American people. Even if they pass something, they will have to negotiate again and congress will start the voting over again.
Good, I'll be watching the debate on CSPAN.
Who cares what she thinks? She's a ding bat.
"We don't have a moment to spare," America hopefully will once again be one of the greatest country’s in the world.
I have 4 sisters and two brothers living my oldest brother died on sept 22 2006 he was a litunant colonel in he us air force
He was a chaplain, he work at the pentagon on the day territories hit our country on September the 11 2001. ever one of us have health care and we all suport this BILL...
I am proud of the democrats. You are the best!
Both parties are huge disappointments, from Dems complicating the simple to Republicans obstructing everything, Our nation is doomed!!!! What happened to a balanced budget, ending the wars, jobs???
Now the Dems just have to cram the rest right down the Republicans pie hole...
Remember the Bush quote: You are either with us or you are against us.
Why are the Republicans AGAINST us? The GOP better use this reform to reform themselves, or they are in for a rocky road ahead.
GOP: Evolve or die...
Elections have consequences. Those who whine on the right are like drunks asking for the car keys again.
What's so un-democratic about an "up or down" vote on health care reform?
Get this. The MAJORITY of Americans voted Democrat. The
MAJORITY of Americans voted for President Obama. The MAJORITY
of Americans WANT healthcare reform.
The republicans, teabaggers, Rush, Hanity, Palin DON't speak for
the MAJORITY of Americans.
The MAJORITY of us Americans NOW speak for ourselves.
Bravo Democrats, who care for the MAJORITY of Americans.
Good.
Wait a minute. I thought Sarah Palin slammed it?
Of course the republicans voted against reform, they want to keep their friends and contributors in the insurance industry happy.
The managed care insurance industry and the pill pusher industry are sucking the economic life out of middle class America. The republican party with their "you can have all the health care you can afford" attitude has shown that they don't care about the majority of Americans.
Why would the majority of Americans ever vote for a republican again?
Hurrah for democracy, a chance to debate the most critical issuse in America today. Amazing it was such a close vote.
What are republican congressmen going to do when the American People learn they have been lied to by these GOP obstructionists?
Congradulations for the vote.All americans need health care they deserve without discrimination of being poor nor rich.
Thanks dems
Now matter how hard they try the can't stop us now! All the republicans scare tactics on the ignorant shall be called out and disproved through a logical and factual debate... That's what they are truly afraid of.... Remember repugs... Not the vast majority are not afraid of progress as nearly as much as you... What a bunch a sissies... No wonder they all feel the need to strap on gun... The very people who usually shoots themselves in the foot..
Is it true that 70% of the people from Arkansas get their news from the "Extreme Media" of Fox? That may explain Lincoln's senate race.
I am happy to sre this pass. The biggest miracle is yet to come and that is seeing this pass the Senate.
Way to go Democrates! doing nothing is not a solution!!. Its a shame USA lags behind when it comes to healthcare!!
Hurry , Hurry , get Obama to sign this Bill. So the Elderly can start lining up for there death sencene. While the Democrats are signing there burial terms. An the Illegals an Terrorist are Partying.
Our next President is going to inherit the biggest debt , an mess , no one living will see the good times again. As is it will take a life time to just pay the interest on the dollars we owe, First we were warrened , that Barrack was not smarter than a fifth grader , an the latest photo Shot of him at Fort Hood , shows that a first Grader , shows more respect to our flag and rhe playing of the Nationan Anthem , The Photo shows Barrack standing there holding his Croch , while all others covered there heart or Slauted . Many , many problems with this 40 day on the job, Yet he can go Bow at every Burger King.
Disgrace to this country is counting down hill more an more every day . Yet the Democrats are cherring full speed ahead , for they are going to purchase the worlds biggest Cruise liner an skip away out to Sea , First Stop Cuba, then Brother Charvez , then next port Kenya , pick up a few lost frinds, final desnation , Iran .
Truly there is more democracy in Democratic party our GOP where we do not entertain internal dissent. This country will be better served by 75 Senate Democrats who vote on facts and sense than party ideology. My brother who works for one of Republican Senators told me two days ago that "the Senator will vote NO not because we don't need this Bill" but due to ideological pressure. The instructions are very clear "SAY NO TO ANYTHING OBAMA/DEMOCRATS".
Unfortunately this may ruin the party I grew up to. Our base shrinks by the day due to bad policies and typical conservatism. We need to change direction to shape our future or we bestow our trust to 75 Demo Senators.
One small step for Obozo. One giant leap toward Socialism for America!
All 40 Republicans need to be REMOVED from office immediately. Little will show how much will do. These racial bastards will not even vote to debate the bill. It's clearly that the Republicans are not interested in anything. I call on all Americans to VOTE them out NOW.
This will become Law. The Republicans are standning in the way whose time has come. They stood against The Minimum Wage, entry into W W II, Medicare, The Civil Rights Bills of the 60s, and multiple other ideas that became Law, in spite of them. What is it like to always, on the most important issues, to be dead wrong ? Only they know.
GOP=Grandstanding Obstructionism Posturing! This Has Been The Republican Political Playbook For 2009. They Present No REAL Ideas To The American Public At Large, But Attempt To Reinstitute Failed Ideals And Programs That Have Already Been Roundly Rejected By The American Public At Large.
how do they debate a 2000 plus page bill that they haven't even read .... and since they haven't read it ..... how did it get written ... did they cut and paste passages given to them by special interest groups .... and how many contradictions are contained in those multiple cut and past passages?
Republicans said they it had to be talked through YET they didn't want a debate. Shows how much it's all about crushing the other party they are.
This will become Law. The Republicans are standing in the way of an idea whose time has come. They stodd agsinst The Mimimum Wage, The National Labor Relations Act, entry into W W II, Medicare, The Civil Rights Bills of the 60s, and multiple other ideas that became Law, in spite of them. What is it like to always, on the most important issues, be dead wrong ? Only they know.
Say, "Hello!" to health reform. Say, "Goodbye!" to republican Hoover care.
Disgusting. Older Americans will have their benefits cut so that we can pay for people who in theory can work. This is a very sad day In America when we will have this forced on us. Also the people who never bought insurance and then try to but it when they get sick and then get mad that they get turned down. NO abortion funding. Vote all of these people out of office ASAP.
This vote is in line with the core values of the United States: responsibility, prudence and fairness.
Congratulations America.
This vote was a showcase of exactly what America hates about DC these days... $100M! It is mind blowing when you think about the economy we are in and the debt we are piling up that Reid thinks he can spend our money so recklessly just to secure a vote...
The Democrats and their supporters did NOT win... THEY BOUGHT A VICTORY WHEN THEY REALIZED THEY WERE GOING TO LOSE! And the real losers? The American taxpayers who footed that $100M... disgusting. Obama is a LIAR and HYPOCRITE for allowing this to happen...
Hope Mary Landrieu is ready to join the unemployed in her state... she just made herself the poster child for political corruption... it is going to be a long and painful year for that woman!
Good, now we can start some intelligent, thoughtful debate that the senate was elected to do in the first place. All people who voted against having a thoughtful, open-minded discussion, are in my opinion, cowards. If you vote against a debate, how can you make the changes to the bill that you want to see changed. It is just common sense. Something is better than nothing. "The biggest risk of all is to take no risk at all."
It is a shame!
my poor grandchildren need to pay for this and all the other " nice"
things the Obama administration proposes.............no industry ( might have an emission), no doctors (might cost money), no energy( might have an emission)
no Taxes cause the country goes bankrupt
Jimbob
How comes when republicans are in control of the house the never put forward any proposals on reforming health care, yet they're all now saying "We have a plan that cost less and will provide coverage for the uninsured". Why is it that its only during democratic presidencies that there is a debate about health care reform? Every republican being interviewed on TV now say they want to see reform, so how is it they've never brought a motion to the floor for reform when they're in charge of the house? How is it there was no Health Care debate during the last 8 years? Just asking!
Wat da poo? Me republikan, me thot dis wuz not happen!!
Me an me republikan frends not happi, we want die in povertee like normal ignant poor republikan folks.
Now we gotta have medikal insurance, make us live bettur lifes.
Not fare.
If the final vote is along party lines, be it so. It's incomprehensible how so-called intellectuals refuse to discuss/debate an issue among colleagues. Those who favor healthcare reform will also likely remember the 40 who voted NO and reject them during the next election. The repugs don't have a lock on re-elections and their fear mongering technique will backfire on them.
Hopefully our esteemed Senators will now enter into a truly, genuine, healthy debate regarding Health care sans the theatrics that we've all witnessed. Lately, the anti-billers seem to have a fetish for dropping reams of paper on the Senate floor and some of the scare talk just doesn't wash anymore. A single payer system with a public option is being well received by the citizenry and should be seriously debated.
Democrats will suffer for this vote. The American people have become more and more opposed to this bill.
Thank God some still have common sense to allow debate on MOST important issue of our country to take place.
Imagine the so called Value mongers looking out to the folks would not allow a debate on a family matter. I suppose republicans in their households don't debate on issues they disagree with their spouses about. They shove it under the rug and call it quits.
Sarah, don't forget you were running on a platform with McCain for 100 more years in Iraq. You and Grandpa McCain did not mind spending 1 trillion to rebuild Iraq...give them new hospitals, new bridges, free medicine and keep those 100,000 Iraqis to rebuild Iraq on our payroll. What a patriot you are...but don't want to help our own Americans here. Penny Wise, Dollar Fullish...just like you.
Listening to the debate a stranger or non citizen would think the United States of American was two countries/We need to be
better.
The Administration should require all 3 million federal employees to go on the Government-run health system. This would instantly put 3 million paying contributors into the system, making it viable right away. Since federal employees do not generate wealth or contribute to the economy in any way, this is one way they could be a help to the country, for a change.
UGH!! Socialism is on the fast track now....
Go forward and screw the American public the charge of the light brigade said. Cannons to the right of us, cannons to the left. Into the valley of death charged the Dumbocrats. For those that support the handout, get a job!!!! Anyone that pays taxes is against this bill.
What is wrong with having a debate?? Republicans couldn't vote yes to a discussion?? Really?? OMG what a bunch sad bunch of 3rd graders.
Was Senator Vionovich in the hospital was is he a COWARD?
Adding to the debate....you should be able to get a job and pay your own way. Obummie has created or saved 500 million jobs for the 330 million of us. I'm so glad we elected him. NOT...NOT.. NOT!!!
Oh Boy! That much closer to America going bankrupt!
I will not have a good feeling about this Health Care Reform until the ink is dry on the President's signature and I worry then that Republicans might try to sneak in a pen that has no ink in it for him to sign the bill into law.
What is it about we don't want this bill they do not understand? Those dumacrats need to be horse whipped for not doing what the majority of the population tells them to do,vote against this scocialistic legislation! They had to bribe senators to vote for this bill. All they want to do is apease obamanation,reguardless of the consequences in the upcoming elections,these dumacrats along with their leader will get the boot !
39 REPUBLICANS JUST PROVED THEY ARE AGAINST HEALTHCARE REFORM FOR THE AMERICAN MIDDLE-CLASS.
This was not a vote to pass healthcare reform. This was a vote to debate the issues. And the nation just watched the Republican GOP vote against discussing the issues.
Wonderful !!! Thank you to all that voted. Now, let's get together and actually pass a decent bill. If Republicans cared about the American people some of them would have at least voted to move the bill forward. Instead they will be all over the talk shows tomorrow whining, moaning and groaning about how the world is coming to an end, BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID. Our country is moving forward, oh my. Guess what, the American people see for themselves who is really concerned to some extent about them and it certainly isn't Republicans.
Under the administration of President George W. Bush Congress used reconciliation to enact three major tax cuts.
You reap what you sew...
Republicans are trying to block the DEBATE about the bill? They won't even talk about it, but just waste more time while millions hope they don't get sick until they can get SOME sort of coverage that right now is not available. And yes, those of us without insurance DO work, we DO have education, but life takes turns, sometimes those turns throw everything off, jobs get lost, people die, people get sick, plans fail. Anyone who doesn't know that has had a blessed life. If you think that bad things only happen to people who deserve them you are f ool.
Uninsured, underinsured, declined by your insurer, gouged by your insurer, bankrupt, sick and dying citizens of Ohio can rest assured. According to his web page Senator Voinovich feels none of you matter. He couldn't see fit to be present, doing his job in the Senate when it was in session – just too busy. Here is a clear example of fraud and abuse waiting to be purged. Citizens of Ohio are clearly not getting what they pay for in a representative. Take note....
amazing how someone that was not for it before they were against it then they were for it when they were promised 300 million of our tax dollars for their state that still has a mayor that couldn't even get his people out of the city before the levees broke and to see that more than 500 school buses were under water and then the so called senator got bought off but then again that is the american way it's a shame that reid and the rest of the crooks up there can't go straight to jail like the rest of the low lifes that steal peoples money in scams one day the american people will wake up and see that the more the government gets there hands on things the more they screw them up and i hope that it's not too late but it is looking like it more and more everyday
GOD BLESS US IN AMERICA WE NEED IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
from the scum bags in washington
WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHY ARE THE REPUBLICANS AFRAID TO DEBATE THE ISSUES?
If the Republicans really believe there views on healthcare reform are solid, than why vote against an opportunity to debate the issues? You would think the Republicans would leap at the chance to “intelligently & civilly” publicly debate their case where the nation can watch (them lie).
Big surprise! If the Dems said the daytime sky was blue on a clear day, the GOP would dispute it.
Harry Reid and his band of thieves are encroaching upon America's greatness by turning us into a Euro-Socialist second-rate country. Our Fore-Fathers are turning over in their graves tonight.
Quite regretable but not surprising considering the true motis operendi of Democrats. Big Government and higher taxes for all!
Well, I wonder if this is how the German's felt as they watched Hitler take control of Germany through the Giz of "National Healthcare"
I'm not comparing Obama to Hitler mind you. Just pointing out how Hitler siezed Germany /shrug
I'm just curious how Dems/Libs run around acting like thier healthcare is going to be free? Oh, we're going to pay!
Remember the women in Florida praised the Lord because Obama was going to get her a car? Some of these posts on here sound just like that
Me and my family are scared to death. The left is trying to strip away of Freedoms as individual's and Jessie Jackson's black still.
Pray they can be stopped but its not looking good at all "Freedom Fighter's"! Not good at all
We don't even support Freedom Fighters in other oppressive Governments anymore. We turn our backs on break-away baby Republic's? Sigh
Thanks to all the Senators that voted to move America forward by allowing the debate to begin on the Senate floor.
Let it be debated thoroughly and in the words of former republicans, a "straight up or down vote"!
so the GOPers have to ante up now and prove why it is such a bad bill, I am ready to listen
This is what this bill needs...debate and a public review. Hopefully this will lead to clearing up some of the mysteries it contains. I cannot understand why the Republicans oppose this, except that they oppose so much just on principle. That attitude hurts this country and makes the GOP look worse than usual.
You should expect this attitude out of a fool like Sarah Palin, but you would think that somewhere in the GOP leadership there are people that understand the importance of debating the issues.
What's so "scary" to the Republican party about talking about the health care bill?
One thing is certain: you can trust the government to turn "health care" into a bigger debacle than this country has ever known.
And we expected her to... what?... endorse it? She's a "NO"publican like the rest of them... even if she likes to pretend to be an "outsider" from the few from her party left in Washington. Why would she support something that will bring down costs for all of us, show compassion for our fellow American who are disadvantaged, and lower the overall costs of our country's pre-existing 3 benefits programs? Those are all ideas that Palin and her kind have proven to be out of touch with reality throughout the health care reform debate so far... her "real" Americans (often poor and found in rural areas) will far and away be the beneficiaries of this reform, despite her and the "NO"publicans best attempts to try to portray the Democrat's efforts otherwise. The AARP, AMA, and CBO are not conspiring to support this thing because they're a bunch of Socialist, people. Without reform, in 5-6 more years, next to no one will be able to afford to insure their families if the increases in costs we are seeing stay on track. I say SUPPORT REFORM FOR ALL AMERICANS CONGRESS, OR EXPECT TO GO HOME IN 2010. As for Palin, please... I repeat please run for President in 2012... your 30% of the vote vs. our 70%... real America vs. REALITY... bring it!
Republicans don't want to change the healthcare system because it could potentially cut off millions of dollars in campaign contributions from health insurance and pharmaceutical companies. They don't give a flip about the common man. Life under them would revert to feudalism.
Another step toward meaningful health care reform!
However, it's not over yet. And to make it a reality, we need a robust public option, the elimination of pre-existing condition exclusions, and no opt-out for the states (because you know that the unfortunate folks living in "Red" states will be used as patsies in the GOP's bid to regain power).
And two important, effective ways to help fund this meaningful health care reform are:
1. Eliminate the FICA tax cap on income above $90,000. This would generate a huge source of funds. (Right now, no FICA is paid on individual income above $90,000.)
2. Change the top tax rate to what it was under Ronald Reagan: 39%. Right now, the top rate is 36%; people making higher incomes can afford to pay an additional 3%.
Are these "taxes on the rich?" Yes, they are. And the wealthy can certainly afford it.
After all, it's the least they can do for the country that has given them the opportunity to create their wealth in the first place.
One thing is certain: you can trust the government to turn "health care" into a bigger debacle than this country has ever known. Excuse me, I mean you can trust the present left-wing government to turn into the biggest debacle we have ever known.
GOOO Dems,good job and those doubtiers will see in the end of what good will come of your efforts.
Lets see,the republicans have opposed everything that has come before the House and Senate and have YET to come up with anything remotely positive for fixing the problems they helped create!! They are opposed to debate on the health care bill,WHY!! Is it because the insurance and drug companies have them in their hip pocket.Is it because the bill will actually do something for lowering health care costs.,Will it make health insurance companies have to compete for our business,instead of them saying take it or leave it!..I for one am tired of paying more each year and getting LESS coverage. Perhaps this will make someone provide us with good coverage..And for those Repubcons out there, ask you your elected offical how much he/she pays for GOVERNMENT run health care..In case you don't know its ZIP,ZERO,NOTHING.How many of you pay nothing for your health care????????
I am of over 60 years of age, recently had a series of tests to determine if I am diabetic. Thankfully all tests were negative. Here's the rub...United Health Care will NOT pay for any part of the tests. All costs are borne by Medicare and me. My monthly premiums go into the pockets of United Health Care outside of Medicare. Go figure.
"The procedural vote was a significant victory for Reid and the Obama administration". This is no flash in the pants decision.
Obama is supposed to be "cleaning up the mess". Not creating new ones for someone else to clean up.
Hey, Republicans, wouldn't Jesus want health care for all? Your vote will be judged by God.
Yah...keep on going, keep on pushing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FANTASTIC!!
Now let's make sure they get Health Care Reform passed with
a Public Option.
Enough of playing politics. Now is the time to represent the
American people and our country.
When the Obama care legislation is reconsidered and rescinded in January 2013 President Palin will sign the bill. CNN and others will be squealing like the stuck pigs that they are.
Thanks for the progress!
Why has CNN totally shut down any stories in the Political Ticker about your lord and savior Obarack Hussien Obama ? You should provide at least a fair and balanced opportunity for those who are confidant that Mr. Obama will be replaced by Mrs. Palin to critique his foolishness.
Fantastic!
A filibuster on this matter would be a disgrace to the Senate and not in the interests of the American nation as a whole. Republicans it really does seem have one objective which is to say no to anything proposed by this Democratic government. They even delayed the vote on extending unemployment benefits which eventually pased 98 to zero and also the apellate judge who passed by more than 70 votes. I understand also the Republicans are using delaying tactics on 52 other legislative matters!!
What a joke.
Regards,
Hodgson.
It's amazing that one serious illness can put a family in financial and personal ruin. With insurance as it stands today many people are still at risk. We must have reform now.
Good that it goes to the floor. Give it debate, then pass it. If it goes to an up/down vote it passes easy.
The Senate vote to bring the health care bill to the floor for a full debate is a right step in the right direction. The issue of health care can no longer wait as millions of Americans are suffering due to lack of health insurance or inadequate coverage. I believe the Senate should pass this bill to show the American people that we have a government that cares about its people.
Watch out for the mud-slinging television ads coming our way. Republicans always seem to have enough money for these.
Another victory for the democratic party and one step closer to finally getting the health care reform we need so desperately in this country. Hopefully this is a good slap in the face to Republicans. Forget compromise obviously that doesn't work with them. The Democratic party is proving they can get things done without the support of the Republican party. This vote give me hope of true change in this country for the better. Democrats rule!!!
Awesome! I hope that this will be the beginning of a healthy, compassionate debate between Senators that will address the needs of the American People. They all need to discuss how OUR government can lead the way in providing desperately needed health care reform. Now we understand that no bill is perfect and someone will always stand to gain or lose and we understand the cost is astronomical but what price do we place on a family member who get sick and is denied medical services for any reason. I hope that maybe the Republicans will reconsider their position and get involved and do something to assist the process while they still have a voice in the matter. Who knows, it might just pass with or without their input.
Well, folks. quality healthcare in America is about to go down the tubes along with all our tax money. But all those dimwitts who think they are on the road to free healthcare are high fiving in their little 8 x 8 rooms.
Thank God for one more hurdle. Its hard to imagine how anyone in these United States could buy the bull that republicans spew from their lips each time they speak. Any intelligent person would ask why would anyone not want their fellow American to have the opportunity to be covered by insurance and assist families who are losing homes, jobs, and even their lives under our current healthcare system????
I am tired of the crap and the double standards by the other side. Wake up America and stop taking this mess. These pathetic republican senators who voted against helping their fellow Americans but, voted for George Bush to invade and bomb another conutry and send our tax dollars to rebuild another country while millions here in America go hungry are homeless and die due to inadequate health care. Open your eyes. Stop taking this mess!!!!
To me saying that Sarah Palin "slams healthcare bill" is the equivalent of saying "CarrotTop slams health care bill".... she is less and less relevant at time passes. Why are we still reporting what she thinks?
Maybe if the Repuglicans had spent the last 8 years fixing American problems instead of aiding and supporting the Saud and BinLaden families, we wouldn't be in this mess.
I say send them all to Mecca where they belong.
Comrade Reid and Nikita Obozo. Brothers in Marxism!
Thats right, Lets not force the insurance industry to offer coverage to people with diabetes, or folks who are over the mandated weight limits, but otherwise within the normal parameters of health guidelines.
I am overweight, but otherwise healthy. My wife is a diabetic who is insulin dependent to the tune of $450 a month in insulin. I am 62 and she is 57. Neither of us smoke. Last year the best health care we were able to find would not cover anything diabetes related and cost us over $1000 a month. Then the insulin added another $450 on top of that. That took all but $400 of her salery. I clear about $2000 a month. With a house payment, utilities, gas, groceries and life insurance.
I am in the hole every month and it is getting deeper. So, listening to the Republicans telling me affordable insurance will bankrupt me is ludicrous. Without the health care bill, I will soon be bankrupt, homeless and living off of charity and public assistance.
Tell me again how you are helping me, Palin. You are just lining the pockets of Insurance executives and health care lawyers, almost all of whom support you.
We must lift the anti-trust exempt for the health insurance industry in this reform bill. With this exempt, there is never a free market for health insurance and we will not be able to use competition as an excuse for the exchange. Therefore, we must get rid of this anti-trust exempt.
I hope the final bill for President Obama to sign is going to be a simple bill within 100 pages. The more we write, the more loopholes it is creating. Most importantly, we should all read the Senate and House bills so we know what's instore for us.
Who cares what sarah "pain in the ass" Palin thinks? definitely not most americans. Its time to move forward with real issues not Palin!
God Bless America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a Canadian who has so many advantages oiver the average American in almost every aspect of living ... Good Luck chums ... if you don't get universal medicare for everyone that is totally removed from the "For-Profit" sector you are truly going to be a country on the backside of your better days. The rest of the industrialized world is not 'Crazy with Socialism' – the rest of the industrialized world just realizes that you cannot continue to feed the 'economic royalty' while the mass of citizen/peasants sicken and die.
let's go!!!!!
We, the people, voted for this Congress and President to provide better health care for all Americans.....it is about time our Nation lived up to its values of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. You cannot have these values without good health!
Sounds just like Palin.... (yawn...)
I"m glad, but sad. We need single payer. That is the only system that has any hope of covering all citizens without bankrupting the country. 35% overhead is too high. This health bill will only increase that by adding more bureaucracy. How did the health insurance companies become the good guy that needs our protection?
What this article fail to say is how they got those last three votes......Hairy ahd to pay the Lady from La 300 million dollars of your tax money to get her to vote yes...Who knows what the other two states got !! Dumb A%& !!!