This is why we fight

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Barack Obama calls tonight "history." AFL-CIO calls it a "great step forward." SEIU calls it[...]

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Obama Releases Statement

post from Talking Points Memo on 07 November 2009 11:52:00 PM. © Talking Points Memo

Read it here. [...]

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Reform passes the House

post from Where's the Outrage? on 07 November 2009 11:46:12 PM. © Where's the Outrage?

This was supposed to be the easy part. The House was the slam dunk. It wasn’t that easy.[...]

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President Obama's response to House bill passage

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Statement of President Barack Obama on House Passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act
Tonight, in an historic vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would finally make real the promise of quality, affordable health care for the American people.

The Affordable Health Care for America Act is a piece of legislation that will provide stability and security for Americans who have insurance; quality affordable options for those who don’t; and bring down the cost of health care for families, businesses, and the government while strengthening the financial health of Medicare. And it is legislation that is fully paid for and will reduce our long-term federal deficit.

Thanks to the hard work of the House, we are just two steps away from achieving health insurance reform in America. Now the United States Senate must follow suit and pass its version of the legislation. I am absolutely confident it will, and I look forward to signing comprehensive health insurance reform into law by the end of the year.

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House Passes Historic, Bipartisan Health Reform
Legislation

post from Think Progress on 07 November 2009 11:34:00 PM. © Think Progress

Moments ago, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act by a vote of 220-215, with one Republican — Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA) — voting for the measure. Once the bill reached the needed threshold of 218 votes, the chamber erupted in applause. Members excitedly counted down the last few seconds of the vote. Watch it:

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At the “House Call” tea party protest on Capitol Hill this week, House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) pledged to the right-wing activists: “Be assured not one Republican will vote for this bill.” Cao’s vote must have surprised Cantor.

Cao has previously been touted by House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) once as “the future” of the GOP. The White House had reportedly “been in constant contact” with him prior to the vote. ?Rahm is going all in to get him,? one aide told Roll Call, referring to White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.

The House also approved, by a vote of 240-194, an amendment introduced by Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI), which imposed tighter restrictions on abortion coverage. A GOP substitute failed in a vote of 178-258, with a single Republican, Rep. Tim Johnson (R-IL) voting against the legislation.

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C&L's Late Night Music Club With The Brian Setzer
Orchestra

post from Crooks and Liars on 07 November 2009 11:30:46 PM. © Crooks and Liars

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I had the pleasure of catching Brian Setzer and the Stray Cats opening for Stevie Ray Vaughn shortly before Stevie's untimely death in 1990. Stevie Ray stole the show, but Brian was every bit his equal that night. The Cats put on one hell of a show and Setzer wailed like a man on fire.

This live version of 'Switch Blade 327' isn't the greatest quality, but the music and vibe comes through loud and clear.

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Health Care Passes House 220-215

post from The Washington Note on 07 November 2009 11:29:00 PM. © The Washington Note

It's just one hurdle overcome. 39 Democratic defections -- too many in my book. But the bill passed. Now the Senate, and then reconciliation and more.

Most of the issues I am worried about -- particularly in the foreign policy and national security realms -- are on hold until Obama's health care gambit is behind us.

Center for American Progress President John Podesta has been actively engaged in this debate and put out this statement:

"Today, the House of Representatives took an historic step forward toward delivering quality, affordable health care for all Americans. The bill passed by the House today will end insurance company abuses like denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, extend affordable coverage to the millions of Americans who do not have it today, and relieve the anxiety of those living one illness away from bankruptcy. This paid-for bill will also make important investments in prevention to keep families healthy, cut waste, fraud and abuse from the system, and rein in costs to put our economy on a path towards a sound fiscal future."
"Today, history called, and the House of Representatives answered by voting to give hard-working Americans a better shot at the healthy families and financial security they deserve. Now, it's the Senate's turn to do the same."

-- Steve Clemons

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History Made, 220-215

This is the first time a chamber of Congress has passed healthcare reform since Medicare was enacted. There's a lot of work left to do on this, and a lot of ugly to be undone, but we made it this far against long odds. Now the really hard work: the Senate.

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H.R. 3962 Health Care Bill Passes

As of 11:07 p.m. ET, we have a health care reform bill. Although five minutes remained on the clock, the votes were all in with 220 Yeas, 215 Nays.Of the Nay votes, 39 were Democrats.There was a lone Republican Yea from Rep. Joseph Cao of Louisiana. Good[...]

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Done Deal

House passes Dem health care bill by a vote of 220 to 215. One Republican voted for the Democratic bill: Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao (R-LA). See this post from earlier this evening on the background to his vote. Here's Cao's statement on his vote. Late[...]

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