WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) –1 The House has opened debate on President Barack Obama’s landmark health care overhaul that would extend insurance to tens of millions of Americans and enact dramatic changes to the country’s medical system.
Unfortunatly not dramatic enough. I am sure there will be lots of add-on that will weaken the bill even more.
President Barack Obama is traveling to Capitol Hill on Saturday to try to close the sale on his signature health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote in the House certain to be seen as a test of his presidency.
Everything is seen as a “test of his presidency” – the guy can’t take a breath without it being called a test of his presidency and without it making people question his ability to get the job done.
Obama scheduled a late-morning visit with House Democrats convening a rare Saturday session on legislation to remake the U.S. health care system, extending coverage to tens of millions now uninsured and banning insurance company practices such as denial of coverage based on pre-existing medical problems.
The pre-existing condition thing has always been the most stupid think I have ever seen – you allow companies to deny those who need the care more then anybody else, iven if the pre-existing conditions aren’t as expesnive to treat or if they are birth defects that the person and his/her family had no choice over.That’s where the German in me comes out kicking and screaming. Children, Pregnant women, people with disabilities, and the elderly should ALWAYS be covered – and so should ever person that is working or seeking employment .
Late Friday, House Democrats cleared an abortion-related impasse blocking a vote and officials expressed optimism they had finally lined up the support needed to pass Obama’s signature issue.
Under the arrangement, Democratic Reps. Bart Stupak of Michigan, Brad Ellsworth of Indiana and other abortion opponents were promised an opportunity to insert tougher restrictions into the legislation during debate on the House floor.
F*** this. Same bullshit as usual.
