Or, if you'r e a Fox "News" viewer: We've Lost Our Freedoms.
Passage of this bill, which many are already comparing to the landmark passing of Social Security, is victory for President Barack Obama. It is also a clear sign of how divided our country remains - as the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed the bill Saturday night in a count of 220 - 215.
H.R. 3962 expands health care coverage to tens of millions who lack it and puts tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Only one lone Republican voted for it.
Rep. John Dingell, the 83-year-old Michigan lawmaker who has introduced national health insurance in every Congress since succeeding his father in 1955 said of the passagage:
It provides coverage for 96 percent of Americans. It offers everyone, regardless of health or income, the peace of mind that comes from knowing they will have access to affordable health care when they need it.
Here is how the vote went down. I have letters going out to all the Dems that voted against it, as well as a very nice thank you letter to
Rep Joseph Cao the only Republican brave enough to put America before party.