Sunday March 21, 2010 marks a historic point for America, and a victory in President Barack Obama's year long pursuit of a national healthcare overhaul. A divided House narrowly approved legislation which supporters and opponents call a historic victory.
The House's 219-212 vote last night on the Senate passed bill will deliver a bill the President can finally sign.
All 178 Republicans opposed it, along with 34 Democrats.
"Tonight, we answered the call of history." The president said.
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Photo credit: Washington Post
Here is a list of Health Care Reform Pros and Cons:
Pro 1: Insurance for Everyone – This Health Care Bill will be able to help every person in the country to get an insurance that they can afford.
Pro 2: Pre-existing Conditions to be Covered -
Pro 3: Lower Prescription Costs
Pro 4: Equal Coverage for All
Pro 5: No financial Burden on Our Children
Pro 6:Â Care for the elderlyÂ
Pro 7:Â Medical Malpractice Reform
Con 1: The cost
Con 2: Possibility of Health Care Providers Increasing Coverage Rates
Con 3: Providers May Refuse to Accept Public Insurance
For more info: NY Daily News
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Michael Moore was in favor of Obama's proposal and had his usual words for Republicans.
Obama was in top form when he spoke at George Mason. He had whittled the controversy to mere facts, which were easy to understand. He spoke from his heart, which is when he enjoys the most success. He addressed the numerous lies that had circulated around the country, speaking repeatedly the first president to mention the need to reform our country's health care, Teddy Roosevelt.
Teddy was a relative of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who collaborated with Winston Churchill to win the Second World War. Eleanor Roosevelt, a distant cousin of Franklin’s, married him in 1905.
Obama is keeping fine company with these notables and in this tenous time, has won a victory for individual health care freedom.